Etymologies
Etymologies is a Humanities course in the CTY program with no prerequisites. Its course code is ETYM.
Course Description
Etymologies is an introduction to an in-depth understanding of the English language. Although exact curricula vary between teachers, the course generally covers a history of the development of the English language and between 500 and 700 Latin and Greek word roots (and thus utilizes 500-700 notecards). A knowledge of Latin and Greek is very helpful, but the course sometimes also includes an intro to basic Latin and Greek grammar.
Inside Jokes, Quotes, and Class History
PARSE! PARSE! PARSE! PARSE! ASSIMILATION!!
The Adventure of English movies were a widely used teaching device during one session. It was apparently rather boring, and it repeated the book, but had some very interesting theme music.
In 06.1 at an unknown site, Etymologies was taught by Lizzie and TA'd by Rosie. Rosie used the phrase "CTY inappropriate" often, and was apparently disliked by the class.
For everyone in ETYM.LAN.06.2: We all know that Joe Groves is and always will be the coolest T.A. that ever lived. None of us will ever forget the clown joke, or Cinna the Poet. (I'm Cinna The Poet!)
For everyone in ETYM.LAN.07.1: We all know that spore cows rock, dead baby/lawyer jokes are banned, the Magna Mater is to be worshipped, we are all pumas, Beowulf could swim in 90 pound armor AND a sword, Matt was everyone in Julius Caesar, and Prongs shall never be forgotten.
For everyone in ETYM.LAN.07.2: We all know that Joe Groves should smile more, and gave his lanyard to Nine. Also, Sean Lake is a beast for ripping off his shirt during class.
