Bases de Análise Gramatical_Inglês
Ocorrência: 2009/2010 - 1S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Língua de trabalho
Inglês
Objetivos
By the end of this 14 week course, students should:
( 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
Programa
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.
Bibliografia Obrigatória
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
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
Bibliografia Complementar
Crystal D; Rediscover Grammar (3rd edition), [Harlow]Longman/Pearson Education , 2004. ISBN: 0-582-84862-8
Observações Bibliográficas
All the books in these lists are either essential or extremely useful. A student guide with explanations & exercises will be provided by the teacher, but the books are an essential accompaniment for anyone who is taking the course seriously. AKD
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
(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
Tipo de avaliação
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
Componentes de Avaliação
Descrição |
Tipo |
Tempo (Horas) |
Peso (%) |
Data Conclusão |
Participação presencial (estimativa) |
Participação presencial |
56,00 |
|
|
Exame Escrito |
Exame |
6,00 |
|
2010-02-19 |
Trabalhos de casa |
Trabalho escrito |
40,00 |
|
2009-12-18 |
Orientação tutorial |
Teste |
20,00 |
|
2009-12-18 |
|
Total: |
- |
0,00 |
|
Componentes de Ocupação
Descrição |
Tipo |
Tempo (Horas) |
Data Conclusão |
Estudo individual e em grupo |
Estudo autónomo |
40 |
2009-12-18 |
|
Total: |
40,00 |
|
Obtenção de frequência
Students are expected to attend 75% of the lessons and a register of attendance will be kept.
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
40% - test done during the semester; 60% - final exam done after the semester ends.
Provas e trabalhos especiais
N/A
Avaliação especial (TE, DA, ...)
N/A
Melhoria de classificação
According to the criteria in force at FLUP -
February 2009
Observações
Language of instruction: English