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CLAS 2038OL - Latin and Greek for Scientists

Online - Summer - 2023

Ever wanted to dig a little deeper into the background of scientific terminology? Perhaps wondered where the word 'oxygen' came from? This course aims to familiarise students with the ancient Greek and Latin origin of scientific words and phrases. No prior knowledge of either language is required, since we will start with acquiring basic vocabulary relevant for the purpose of decoding scientific terminology. Prerequisites are an open mind and a curiosity about the history of words. The focus is on how English scientific terms derive from classical languages. During the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, the English vocabulary doubled in size due to the rediscovery of the classical past and to new scientific discoveries. A grasp of the original meaning of words contributes to a better understanding of the history of science and so of our modern world. This course, therefore, offers an insight into the cultural and intellectual background of scientific terminology. Students will engage with a range of topics which have been selected to maximise learning about the mechanisms and processes in word formation: parsing words, clustering terms, word formation, malformations and linguistic implications of the Scientific Revolution, the mechanisms of word formation and their impact. After taking this course, students will be able to recognise the parts and origin of the most common scientific terms, understand the mechanisms by which words may rise and fall, and have a broad understanding of the important relationship between words and their use in various intellectual and social contexts.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CLAS 2038OL
    Course Latin and Greek for Scientists
    Coordinating Unit Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Contact 2 Seminars (start/end of course), online lectures, discussion board, self-directed study
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
    Assessment 4 x Online exercise 5% each, 4 x online test 5% each, essay 40%, 4 x online discussion 5% each
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Han Baltussen

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to

    1.   Analyse basic characteristics of Greek and Latin words, grammar and syntax
    2.   Interpret the principles and mechanisms of word formations in historical context
    3.   Identify the components of biomedical & scientific terms
    4.   Demonstrate the ability to undertake research into early modern word formations in science
    5.   Demonstrate a broad understanding of the contributions made by Greek and Latin to the English language
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,3,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    discussion board

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    (online learning)

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3,4,5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    (online learning)
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Words and Ideas by William J. Dominik, (ISBN 9780865164857), available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide, see

    Course booklet (will be provided online)
    Online Learning
    Under Online Learning some additional resources will be posted here before and during the course for further learning and broader interest. Feel free to browse now and dip in every now and then (I will send out alerts when new content is added).

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  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This is an online course (OL). All content will be posted on MyUni/Canvas and you are expected to do the readings, exercisese, tests and written assignments, and listen to the (mini)lectures and podcasts posted on the course website.

    These various modes of teaching require some self-discipline (reading), but the exercises are intended to keep you on track and give you a sense of your progression through the course. Some tests are merely formative (not graded), but most are graded so as to take stock of what you have understood and learned up to that point. End of week quizzes cover the whole week's materials as a thorough revision.

    For feedback and Q&A the course coordinator (and a Teaching Assistant, if required due to high enrolment) will be available online once a week for one hour (time slot to be confirmed), or on email and Discussion Board.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The workload for this course is broadly equivalent to a regular course, but differently distributed. In general terms (no two people are the same so reading speed is averaged) you should engage in:

    STRUCTURED LEARNING (hours are approximations)

    • 2 hours reading per day (35 hours total)
    • 4 hours research per week (16 hours total)
    • 1 hour discussion board online per week (4 hours total)

    SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

    • 2 hours reading per day (34 hours total)
    • 2-3 short lectures ('podcasts'), 25 minutes each (8 hours total)
    • 2 hours research per day (30 hours total)
    • 4 exercises (formative = trial test / summative = graded tes or quiz) (4 hours total)
    • 4 x 1 hour tests/quizzes (one per week) (4 hours total)
    • 3 x 5 hours revision (15 hours total)
    • written assignment (paper) final week (at least 6 hours)

    TOTAL 156 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    As specified in Work Load, your learning proceeds by an active engagement with the course materials, consisting of readings, short pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, and assignments of various kinds. The two significant assignments not online are two essays with due dates towards the end of the four week intensive course. These are summative tests of your ability to synthesise the knoweldge and understanding you have acquired over the previous weeks. The whole course slowly builds up your skillset and understanding by introducing you to the materials, strategies and disipline-specific knowledge step by step.
  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    Online participation (at least one entry per week on Discussion Board) summative 10%
    800 word paper (history and etymology of one word) summative 10%
    exercises  (4, approx. 250 words each) summative 20%
    online tests (4x5%) (4x500words each) summative 20%
    1,500 word essay (choice of given topics) summative 40%
    N.B. The word values for the tests and exercises are meant to allow calculating the total word allowed for a course as set by Faculty rules.
    Assessment Detail

    online exercises summative/ formative 4x5% (20% total)
    online tests (4x500words) summative 4x5% (20% total)
    1,500 word essay summative 40%
    online discussion (4x250words) summative/ formative 4x5% (20% total)
    Submission
    Submission of the various assignments should take place online. DUe dates are all known fomr day 1 and students will receive the standard alerts and notifications beofre items are due. In the case of quizzes, a short window opens on the system to start and finish the tasks. Essays are due in week 3 and week 4.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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