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Etymology: Understanding the English Language Through Word Origins (in development) MOOC 0150

Massive Open Online Courses Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

English is a somewhat unique language in that many of its words come from other languages. Many words are also built in ways that enable those with a basic understanding to figure out their meaning. This course will provide you with an understanding of the English language though it's history and how the language evolved in ways that make it more easy understood. This course is for all users of the English language, especially those new to English and those looking to expand or understand their vocabulary. *Note: Thank you for your interest in a BCIT – Free Online Learning course. You are about to register for the course. If you are new to BCIT, you will first need to create a BCIT ID. Then, log in with your ID and password to register. Once registered, log in to learn.bcit.ca with your BCIT email address and password to access your online course. If you are new to BCIT, it may take up to 24 hours for your course access to become active. Because these are not credited courses, and you are not paying a fee, there may be student resources you come across that you are not entitled to access. This would include Student Aid and other financial assistance. Enjoy your learning and we’re happy to support your lifelong learning journey.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

0.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain how the history of England shaped the English language.
  • Explain how English words we use today were created through the influence of many other languages over thousands of years.
  • Analyze English words to understand their meaning.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021

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