Key words
h360-foreign language teaching , h570-English linguistics , h352-grammar
Objectives
The course of English grammar (Engels: grammatica 2 (EGR2)) is a sequel to the grammar course in the first Bachelor year, and aims at an in-depth study of problem areas in English grammar. The course aims to be practical (correct use of grammar when producing texts), but also offers a minimum of theory, so that students can reflect on grammar problems and offer solutions.
Topics
The course has a linear structure. The subject-matter of the first Bachelor year (tenses, modality) is dealt with in two revision units. Other problem areas from English grammar, which were only briefly touched upon in the first-year ‘Basics’ course, are studied in greater depth. The emphasis is on the noun phrase (nouns, adjectives, articles, pronouns and determiners), adverbial adjuncts, and non-finite constructions (infinitives and gerunds). Contrasts with Dutch, and occasionally with other languages, are pointed out where necessary.
Prerequisites
Students need to have attained the final objectives of the first-year grammar course (‘Engels – Grammatica 1’)
Final Objectives
Students should be able to:
- recognize grammar problems in English in a large number of areas, and offer solutions.
- Use the rules of grammar correctly when producing texts in English
- make discerning use of the appropriate sources when solving and reflecting on grammatical problems.
Materials used
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A syllabus of exercises, available from the ‘Cursusdienst’
Handouts on the theory ; revision exercises and self-assessment tests on Dokeos
Reference work: Leech, G. & Svartvik, J., A Communicative Grammar of English, Longman 2002
Companion volume of exercises: Coppieters, R. & Woods, E., The Communicative Grammar of English. Workbook. Longman 2002
Study costs
Cost: 1.75 EUR
Syllabus: about 1.75 EUR
Handouts : included in the fixed sum for study materials.
Reference work and companion volume of exercises: were acquired in the first Bachelor year.
Study guidance
Apart from the revision exercises on Dokeos, extra exercises are available in the workbook (Coppieters & Woods).
Upon completion of the course, students are free to take a test on the subject-matter dealt with: two tests are available on Dokeos, with key and a grid for self-assessment.
E5 and E8 each have a weekly surgery.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, followed by gap exercises and translation exercises.
Assessment
Type of examination: written
Details: the exam consists of gap- and translation exercises, with occasionally a question to explain/justify the answer given. There are no elaborate theoretical questions.
Lecturer(s)
Paul Robberecht (E5)
Joost Buysschaert (E8)
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