Etymology Course
What will I learn?
Open up the interesting world of words with our Course on Word Origins, made for people working with books and culture who want to really understand how language has grown and changed. You'll look at why studying word origins is important, check how words have changed in how they're written, said, and what they mean, and find out where words come from and their roots. You'll also learn how to do research using old books and word origin dictionaries, and how to write down what you find clearly. This short, but good course will give you useful knowledge about the culture and history that has shaped language today.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the practical skills listed below
Learn the language of word origins: Understand the main ideas about how language changes.
Check how words have changed: Follow how words have changed in spelling, how they sound, and what they mean.
Find out where words come from: Discover the roots and influences of different languages.
Do word origin research: Use books, dictionaries, and articles well.
Write down what you find: Write clear reports and say where you got your information from properly.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.