Description
Time
June 21st-25th
Monday-Friday
7:00-9:30 p.m. EDT
12.5 hours in total.
Class Size
12 Students.
Student Requirements
Recommended for students Grades 7-11.
Teacher
Dr. Bradley Hald
Department of Classics, University of Toronto;
Bachelor of University of Colorado, Boulder;
UCLA: Post baccalaureate;
Ph.D. in Latin, assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Greek courses are popular among students; proficient in 6 languages.
Course Information
This course allows students to better understand and use scientific terminology derived from ancient Greek and Latin. Both languages have heavily influenced modern terminology in many scientific fields. In fact, Latin and Greek often turn up in the very same word! Thus, anyone wishing to engage in the sciences at any level will be well served with some practical knowledge of both languages.
The Human World
Day 1
• A Brief History of English
• Guide to Reference Tools for the Course
• Introduction to the Greek alphabet
Day 2
• Bacteriology
Day 3
• Human Anatomy
Day 4
• Medical Terminology
Day 5
• Terminology in action: Deciphering medical language
