b'Building a Better VocabularyBroadcast Feb. 16Mar. 11 From words for lying and connivingto humble words and prideful wordsa great vocabulary can enhance your speaking, writing, even your thinking skills. And its not just about the sheer number of words you possess. Its learning to use an exact word in a specific context. Thats when the magic occurs, a skill Professor Flanigan will help us to learn and leverage. Aside from giving us the nuts and bolts of English, Kevin reveals the cognitive science behind committing new words to long-term memory. Youll end this course with a newfound passion for the beauty of the words you speak and hear every day. Kevin Flanigan is Professor of Education inthe Literacy Department at West Chester University. He is also co-author of Developing Word Recognition. 50'