COLLEGE LEVEL 🤓 “The Secret Life of Words and Their Origins” in DVD (NIB)

Course Overview : "you’ll discover the history of the dictionary and how words make it into a reference book like the Oxford English Dictionary (OED); survey the borrowed words that make up the English lexicon; find out how words are born and how they die; expand your vocabulary by studying Greek and Latin “word webs”; and revel in new terms, such as “musquirt,” “adorkable,” and “struggle bus.” Twelve Lectures, 30 minutes per lecture Course Guidebook College level At the heart of this course is the wonderful Professor Curzan. With energy, enthusiasm, and a democratic approach to language, she takes you on a journey from Beowulf and the Battle of Hastings to modern-day blogs and chat rooms. She brings you teenage slang and Internet-speak, and she delves deeply into the history of English and the field of linguistics. Anne Curzan, Ph.D. "I love this chance to share my passion for exploring the history of language and the dynamics of everyday talk. It allows us to see and hear the language around us in entirely new ways." Institution University of Michigan Alma mater University of Michigan