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English 332.01: Vocabulary Building

Professor: Martin M. Jacobsen, Ph.D.                                                        Office: CC 413B
Email: MJacobsen@mail.wtamu.edu                                                          Office Phone: 651-2460
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Prerequisites: English 101 and 102 or equivalent, self-discipline

Course Goals: This course seeks to expand the student's understanding of the English language, its history, and the ways in which words, phrases, idioms, and social elements influence lexical choices. After overturning the myths and misunderstandings associated with vocabulary, the bulk of the course will center on the expansion the student's recognition and use of Greek and Latin roots and common derivational practices.

Course Objectives:

Increasing the student's English vocabulary
Establishing practices for future lexical expansion
Developing an understanding of the way English speakers make and understand words
Expanding your intellectual abilities as a result of the above

Course Method: The methods of this course include readings, lectures, class discussions, group work, impromptu writing, quizzes, and three comprehensive examinations (from which your grade for the course will derive). We will also spend some time on student issues and questions regarding immediate vocabulary problems. Of course, the most effective method on your part will be to attend class, on time, everyday, and to exhibit an understanding of the course content.

Textbooks: Ayres, Donald M. English Words from Latin and Greek Elements. 2nd Ed. Tucson: U of Arizona P, 1986. (and accompanying workbook).

Handouts

Course Policies: Certain simple rules provide a basis for equal treatment and evaluation of all students. These rules are listed below.

Attend all classes on time. This is something you can always get right. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, I need to know about it, too. If an emergent situation necessitates your absence, inform me as soon as you can. I will permit six (6) absences. You will fail the course if you miss seven (7) or more classes.
Hand in work on time. This is also easy to do correctly. Everything contributes to your final grade. Consider every assignment an important one (and consider any questions regarding missing anything important, should you miss class, answered). Moreover, contrary to popular myth, absence does not extend due dates or relieve you from responsibility. Thus, missing class as a method of excusing yourself from course policies will only cause an additional problem.
Pay attention. Everything has the potential of being included on an exam or quiz. Review your notes--don't just take them down and leave them closed in your notebook. The key factor involved with paying attention, of course, is self-discipline. Anyone engaging in activities that are more suitable outside the classroom will be encouraged to relocate. Pagers, cell phones, and other distractions should be turned off before class begins.
Do your own work. Lying, cheating, and plagiarizing always earns a zero (0) and may lead to disciplinary action by the University.
Advise me of any special needs you may have immediately. WTAMU seeks to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified persons with disabilities. This university will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with the Disability Support Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations.
Other policies may be instituted as needed.

Remaining in this class after receiving this syllabus indicates your agreement with the course requirements as stated herein.

Daily Syllabus:

Jan 19 Course Policies	9 Wordshop
22 Myths and Methods	19 Greek Lessons III & IV
24 Latin Lessons I & II	21 Greek Lessons V & VI
26 Latin Lessons III & IV	23 Greek Lessons VII & VIII
29 Latin Lessons V & VI	26 Greek Lessons IX & X
31 Latin Lessons VII & VIII	28 Greek Lessons XI & XII
Feb 2 Wordshop	30 Wordshop
5 Latin Lessons IX & X	Apr 2 Review
7 Latin Lessons XI & XII	4 Exam III
9 Review	6 Greek Lessons XIII & XIV
12 Exam I	9 Greek Lessons XV & XVI
14 Latin Lessons XII & XIV	11 Greek Lessons XVII & XVIII
16 Latin Lessons XV & XVI	13 NO CLASS
19 Latin Lessons XVII & XVIII	16 Greek Lessons XIX & XX
21 Latin Lessons XIX & XX	18 Greek Lessons XXI & XXII
23 Wordshop	20 Wordshop
26 Latin Lessons XXI & XXII	23 Greek Lessons XXIII & XXIV
28 Latin Lessons XXIII & XXIV	25 Greek Lesson XXV
Mar 2 Latin Lesson XXV; Review	27 Summary
5 Exam II	30 Review
7 Greek Lessons I & II

FINAL EXAM:
05/04/01; 8:00 a.m.

Copyright © 2000 Martin M. Jacobsen, Ph.D. as to this syllabus and all lectures; materials may not be reproduced without Dr. Jacobsen's written consent. Students are prohibited from selling (or being paid for taking) notes during this course to or by any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of the professor teaching this course.