Word Alchemy: The Greek and Latin Roots in English
英文中的希臘語和拉丁語字根
Dr. Cheng-han Wu holds a PhD in English literature from National Chengchi University. In his EMI course, Dr. Wu emphasizes enhancing communication skills by encouraging students to explore a fascinating array of thought-provoking articles and inspiring speeches, while analyzing the English and Chinese languages used in Taiwan.
Passionate about languages, Dr. Wu creates a bilingual learning environment where everybody feels welcome. To help students to communicate better, Dr. Wu thus draws on our everyday TV programs, Hollywood films, pop songs, and advertisements to spark students’ interest in the languages employed in the media landscape. Students will have a more comprehensive understanding of the media in a bilingual context, especially in Taiwan. Come along as we explore the bilingual world of communication.
【主辦單位】英語教學資源中心
【協辦單位】英國語文學系
【Organizer】NCCU EMI Resource Center
【Co-organizer】NCCU Department of English
承辦單位:EMI Resource Center
聯絡人:陳宜彣 0229393091分機60326
E-mail:iwenchen@g.nccu.edu.tw
【詳細資訊詳見】
國立政治大學英語教學資源中心
#講座 #互動與實作 #EMI教學
活動資訊
【日期】3月25日(星期二)09:00-12:00
【地點】商學院館 260315教室
【Time】25 March, 2025 (Tue)
【Location】College of Commerce Building, Room 260315
講者資訊
講者:吳承翰博士
講者現職:國立政治大學英國語文學系 專案助理教授,及英語教學資源中心 EMI教師
Speaker: Dr. Cheng-han Wu
Current position: Assistant Professor of Department of English, NCCU and EMI Teacher of the NCCU EMI Resource Center
吳承翰博士擁有國立政治大學英國文學博士學位。在他的EMI課程中,吳博士強調通過鼓勵學生探索一系列引人深思的文章和啟發人心的演講,同時分析在臺灣使用的英文和中文,來提升學生的溝通技巧。 對語言充滿熱情的吳博士創造了一個雙語學習環境,讓每個人都能樂於接受。為了幫助學生們強化溝通,吳博士利用我們日常的電視節目、好萊塢電影、流行歌曲和廣告,激發學生對媒體語言的興趣。學生將對雙語環境下的媒體有更全面的了解,尤其是臺灣的媒體。讓我們一起探索雙語交流的世界。
Abstract|摘要
在 EMI(English-Medium Instruction)教學中,語言不僅是知識傳遞的媒介,更是理解學科內容的關鍵工具。本次講座將以英語為教學語言,探討希臘語和拉丁語對現代英文詞彙的深刻影響。這兩種語言是英文詞彙的重要根源,掌握其詞根有助於理解單詞結構,提升詞彙運用能力。講座將介紹常見的前綴、後綴和詞根,並探索與神話相關的詞源,揭示其如何持續塑造文化表達,豐富現代英文。課程設計結合互動式教學與實作活動,幫助學生掌握詞彙學習策略,並建立語言與文化的連結。透過詞源分析,學生將提升詞彙理解力與記憶力,並能更自信地在學術情境中使用英語。
In English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) classrooms, language is not only a medium for conveying knowledge but also a key to understanding academic content. This lecture will be conducted in English and will explore the profound influence of Greek and Latin on modern English vocabulary. Greek and Latin are the roots of a vast number of words in the English language. A solid grasp of these roots not only improves word comprehension but also enhances vocabulary acquisition. By recognizing common prefixes, suffixes, and root words, we can unlock the magic of terms and use them more effectively in context. This session will explore Greek and Latin roots, along with mythological references that continue to shape cultural expressions and enrich modern English. Through an interactive lecture and engaging activities, students will develop strategies to expand their word power and gain a deeper appreciation for the language’s cultural richness.