Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG109AY   19906-19945 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/90
ENG109AY 19906-19945 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Vocabulary Development
Latin and Greek derivatives, development of competency and discrimination in word choice, specialized vocabulary. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or a grade of"C" or better in ENG012 or ENG071.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG109AY   19906-19945 Vocabulary Development
1. Use roots, suffixes and prefixes to approximate the meanings of words. (I)
2. Identify and correctly use words that are commonly misused. (II)
3. Apply descriptive and action words to a more precise meaning/situation. (II)
4. Define and use vocabulary words correctly in a variety of disciplines. (III)
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ENG109AY   19906-19945 Vocabulary Development
    I. Derivatives
        A. Latin
          1. Roots
          2. Suffixes
          3. Prefixes
        B. Greek
          1. Roots
          2. Suffixes
          3. Prefixes
      II. Word Choice
          A. Misused Words
          B. Confused Words
          C. Descriptive Words
          D. Action Words
        III. Specialized Vocabulary
            A. Meanings
            B. Application
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