Principles of Grammatical Analysis_English

Code:

LLC012

Acronym:

BAGR_I

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Anglo-American Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LLC	87	Joint Lauguage Plan -Englis/German	1	-	6	52	162
		Joint Language Plan - English/Spanish	1	-	6	52	162
		Joint Language Plan-German/Spanish	1	-	6	52	162
		Joint Language Plan-German/French	1	-	6	52	162
		Joint Language Plan-Portuguese/English	1	-	6	52	162
		Single Language Plan-German	1	-	6	52	162
		Single Language Plan-English	1	-	6	52	162
		English Studies Plan (Teaching) With German	1	-	6	52	162
		English Studies Plan (Teaching) with Spanish	1	-	6	52	162
		English Studies Plan (Teaching) With French	1	-	6	52	162
		Joint Language Plan -English/French	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

( 1) Have a better understanding of grammatical terminology at a basic level;
(2) Be able to appreciate the importance of good spelling & punctuation;
(3) Have an understanding of word classes & different lexical items, and be able to distinguish between them: i.e. Closed classes - pronoun, determiner, auxiliary/primary/modal verb, preposition, conjunction; Open classes - noun, adjective, lexical verb, adverb;
(4) Have an understanding of the grammatical distinction between morpheme, word, phrase, clause and sentence;
(5) Be able to understand the distinction between simple, compound and complex sentences;
(6) Know the five basic clause/sentence elements - S, VP,O,C and A, and be able to practise these effectively in exercises related to the Simple Sentence;
(7) Be able to understand the distinction between Transitive, Intransitive and Copular verbs and use them appropriately;
(8) Recognise the form and functions of Noun Phrases, and understand the grammar of relative clauses.
(9) Understand the distinction between FINTENESS/NON-FINITENESS

Program

This will be divided into separate units per week, and will include:
(1) Introduction: Overview of contents of course. Why study grammar? Basic terminology.
(2) Bad and good grammar and its impact on understanding/people's impressions/employment. Closed & open word classes.
(3) A more detailed look at nouns, verbs, pronouns, prepositions, etc.
(4) Morpheme, word, phrase, clause & sentence (1);
(5) Morpheme, word, phrase, clause & sentence (2);
(6) Clause & sentence elements & functions (1);
(7) Clause & sentence elements & functions (2), + Finiteness v. non-finiteness; verb complementation;
(8) Types of sentence; declarative, interrogative, negative, imperative etc.
(9) Conjunctions; co-ordination; cohesion; simple, compound & complex sentence (1); Spelling & punctuation (1);
(10) Spelling & punctuation (2); Simple, compound & complex sentence (2); Summary, revision & clarification;
(11) Final revision and test.

Mandatory literature

Cholij M. & Geetha N.; English Basics (A companion to grammar & writing), (Cambridge) C.U.P., 2004. ISBN: 0-521-52060-6
Cholij M. & Geetha N.; English Basics (A companion to grammar & writing), (Cambridge) C.U.P., 2004. ISBN: 0-521-52060-6
Cholij M. & Geetha N.; English Basics (A companion to grammar & writing), (Cambridge) C.U.P., 2004. ISBN: 0-521-52060-6
Cholij M. & Geetha N.; English Basics (A companion to grammar & writing), (Cambridge) C.U.P., 2004. ISBN: 0-521-52060-6
Leech G, Cruikshank B, Ivanic R; An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage, Longman/Pearson Education Ltd, 2001. ISBN: 0-582-40574-2
Leech G, Cruikshank B, Ivanic R; An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage, Longman/Pearson Education Ltd, 2001. ISBN: 0-582-40574-2
Leech G, Cruikshank B, Ivanic R; An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage, Longman/Pearson Education Ltd, 2001. ISBN: 0-582-40574-2
Leech G, Cruikshank B, Ivanic R; An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage, Longman/Pearson Education Ltd, 2001. ISBN: 0-582-40574-2
Swan M; Practical English Usage (3rd edition), [Oxford) O.U.P., 2005. ISBN: 0-19-442098-1
Swan M; Practical English Usage (3rd edition), [Oxford) O.U.P., 2005. ISBN: 0-19-442098-1
Swan M; Practical English Usage (3rd edition), [Oxford) O.U.P., 2005. ISBN: 0-19-442098-1
Swan M; Practical English Usage (3rd edition), [Oxford) O.U.P., 2005. ISBN: 0-19-442098-1
Yule G; Oxford Practice Grammar (Advanced), Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN: 978 0-19 432754-1
Yule G; Oxford Practice Grammar (Advanced), Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN: 978 0-19 432754-1
Yule G; Oxford Practice Grammar (Advanced), Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN: 978 0-19 432754-1
Yule G; Oxford Practice Grammar (Advanced), Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN: 978 0-19 432754-1

Complementary Bibliography

Crystal D; Rediscover Grammar (3rd edition), [Harlow]Longman/Pearson Education , 2004. ISBN: 0-582-84862-8
Crystal D; Rediscover Grammar (3rd edition), [Harlow]Longman/Pearson Education , 2004. ISBN: 0-582-84862-8
Crystal D; Rediscover Grammar (3rd edition), [Harlow]Longman/Pearson Education , 2004. ISBN: 0-582-84862-8
Crystal D; Rediscover Grammar (3rd edition), [Harlow]Longman/Pearson Education , 2004. ISBN: 0-582-84862-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

(1) Class explanations & instructions;
(2) Written class & homework exercises, some involving an inductive approach to learning;
(3) [Depending on class size] oral quizzes, drills & exercises, question/answer sessions, etc. (The degree of formality/informality of the teaching will depend on class size and attitude of students).
(4) Possibly a student support 'texto', explaining the above points and incorporating appropriate exercises.
(5) Revision and summary of the content, at the end of the course.

Software

Not applicable
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Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	56,00
	Exame	4,00		2012-02-11
	Trabalho escrito	42,00		2012-02-11
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	20	2012-02-11
	Estudo autónomo	40	2012-02-11
	Total:	60,00

Eligibility for exams

Students are expected to attend 75% of the lessons and a register of attendance will be kept.

Calculation formula of final grade

40% - test done during the semester; 60% - final exam done after the semester ends.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not Applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not Applicable

Classification improvement

According to the criteria in force at FLUP -
February 2009

Observations

Language of Instruction: English