VOCB 101 - Vocabulary and Etymology

    Recent Professors
    awarner@riohondo.edu, NGallagher@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high School GPA and/or other measures) or eligibility for college composition and the ability to comprehend textbook reading written at the pre-collegiate level.
    Fall 2022 Sections
    View Fall 2022 sections of VOCB 101
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers students an opportunity to develop a college-level vocabulary. The course emphasizes an understanding of the etymology, definition, and usage of words so that students gain a comprehensive understanding of the meanings of words and how they are used. Additionally, students study general and specialized terms used in courses across the curriculum. In order to internalize word meanings successfully, students work in individual, small group, and whole class settings.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:50pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 12:50pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:05am