In this workshop the Leona Canyon Redwood Forest in the Oakland hills is the backdrop to our curriculum.
Using nature as our context we explore Latin and Scientific Etymology:
We will discuss, What is etymology? Why does it matter?
Short history of English, scientific vocab (branch
and map illustration)
We'll also discuss a few word stories.
Learn the Greek alphabet (art activity)
transliteration
backwards
transliteration activity
some word stories
word endings/Latinization
root changes
examples
and word grouping activity
more word stories
review
making names activity
discussion
$180 enrolls your student in all four 90 minute workshops for either Session 1 or 2.
As with all our workshops at BLC, Intro to Scientific
Etymology focuses on in-depth content for students who appreciate a deeper, more intensive learning experience.
For this reason we hire only Masters in the given field of study and keep class sizes small. This protocol allows for individual interactions with learners
and time for discussions driven by student interest.
Because our class sizes are small, it is recommended you enroll early to reserve a seat.
We operate on a "first come, first served" policy. Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment may be
cancelled in which case you will be notified by email and given instructions about requesting a refund.
Our Masters work loosely from a generalized outline in order to be able to respond to student interest
and deviate from set material in favor if a teaching moment following student curiosity. Therefore, the content
provided above may not be inclusive of what will ultimately be provided to the enrolled students and is provided here
to give parents a general idea about what may be covered. We reserve the right to allow our Masters to use their best
judgment on what will serve their students best at the time of instruction.
