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CLAS224 Word Elements
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS (Revised 2/16/98)
This document was last updated on 1/21/98.
Part I: An Introduction to Words
Jan. 19 Words on words
21 1st DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
23 Dictionary Usage
Ayers, 16-25
26 History of English
Ayers, 1-14
28 History of English Cont.
30 Presentation on Dictionaries
CLASS WILL MEET IN LIBRARY!
Feb. 2 More on Dictionaries
4 ADVISING DAY: NO Class
Part II: Word Elements from Latin
Feb. 6 Ayers, 26-34 Dictionary Survey Due
9 Ayers, 35-40
11 Ayers, 40-46
13 Ayers, 46-51
16 Ayers, 52-60
18 Ayers, 60-70
20 Ayers, 70-82
23 Ayers, 82-89 Dictionary Review Due
25 Ayers, 90-98
27 NO CLASS
Mar. 2 Ayers, 98-106 Evaluation of Dictionary Review Due
4 Ayers, 106-116
6 Ayers, 116-124
9 Ayers, 124-128
11 Ayers, 128-134 Mid-Course Evaluation Due
13 1st UNIT EXAM
Part II: Loan Words and Phrases
Mar. 23 Ayers, 136-142 Dictionary Review Resubmission deadline
25 French Loans
27 Italian and Spanish Loans
Electronic Word Searches
30 Loans from German and other languages
Part III: Word Elements from Greek
Note: Some italicized words and phrases on pp. 160-178 and 250-256 will be covered in class daily.
Apr. 1 Introduction to Greek
Ayers, 158-160; 180-181 Electronic Word Search Due
3 Ayers, 160-163; 178-183
6 Ayers, 164-166; 183-187
8 Ayers, 167-169; 187-191
10 No Class
13 Ayers, 170-174; 192-196 Optional Progress Report on Etymology Project Due
15 No Class
17 No Class
20 Ayers, 175-178; 196-201
22 Ayers, 250-251; 201-204
24 Ayers, 252-253; 204-211
27 Ayers, 255-256; 211-220
29 Ayers, 220-231
May 1 Ayers, 240-256. Etymology Project Due.
4 OPEN
6 2nd Diagnostic Exam
8 2nd UNIT EXAM
14 Class Meeting 8-12. Group Presentations