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Slang and Neologisms: Word Formation Processes
Serena W, PhD
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In this one-time linguistics course in semantics and morphology, students will learn about various word formation processes that produce slang words.
Class Experience
We we begin by learning some of the word-formation processes that are commonly studied in historical linguistics to explain language change. These processes are part of the study of morphology and semantics. Once we have practiced understanding these word-formation processes, we will compile a list of 5-10 popular slang words as a group. Then we will see which word-formation process applies for explaining how each word came into existence. We will compile a small "slang dictionary" including...
- Students will learn to describe and identify several word formation processes that are part of morphology and semantics, two major subfields of linguistics. Students will categorize slang terms into their appropriate word-formation processes. Students will create an entry for a "slang dictionary" for about 5 popular terms.
PhD in linguistics and 2 years teaching linguistics to this age group on Outschool
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Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: NAAssessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessment in the form of understanding checks throughout the class.
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Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm Serena, a perennial student. I've got 3 masters degrees, 2 bachelors degrees, and a doctorate! I also have owned 2 companies and my own music studio and lived all over the US. I truly believe I learn more by teaching. I specialize in...
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Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-12 learners per class
