LING 1109

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

LING 1109
English Words: Histories and Mysteries

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Where do the words we use come from? This course examines the history and structure of the English vocabulary from its distant Indo-European roots to the latest in technical jargon and slang. Topics include formal and semantic change, taboo and euphemism, borrowing, new words from old, learned English loans from Greek and Latin, slang, and society.


Distribution Requirements (HA-AG, KCM-AG), (ETM-AS, HST-AS)

Exploratory Studies (EUAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2021FA, 2021SP, 2020SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 1699

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8027 LING 1109   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Qu, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person