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LING 111 Vocabulary Study

This course increases the size of a student's vocabulary, and teaches methods for continuing to learn, remember and use new words after the course is over. The emphasis is on developing and enriching a college-level vocabulary, important for students in any field. Words are learned by studying where they come from and how they are put together, making it easier to remember what they mean and how to use them. The course also emphasizes grammar, dictionary skills and usage.
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting revision, editing and presentation.
  • Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
  • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.
  • Construct logical and coherent arguments.
  • Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.
  • Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 1: Communication

  • Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.
  • Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
  • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.
  • Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
  • Construct logical and coherent arguments.
  • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.
  • Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Vocabulary Study Upton, Beth Books for LING-111-50 Fall 2024 Course details for LING-111-50 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Vocabulary Study Upton, Beth Books for LING-111-50 Spring 2025 Course details for LING-111-50 Spring 2025