Etymology, a language studies course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is a course that helps students build vocabulary through a knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes. The course also provides connotative and denotative meanings of words in written and oral contexts. Emphasis is on the practical use of derivatives, including increased writing skills and better understanding of written material. Recommended for college, this course does require rigorous memorization, daily homework, and weekly quizzes.