ENGL 019 Grammar in Academic English

This is the first of two courses focused on helping non-native speakers develop a better understanding of English grammar in an academic context. Students will improve their accuracy in using English grammar through analysis and practice. Grammatical structures reviewed in this course include: parts of speech and sentences; word order in sentences; conjunctions; simple, progressive and perfect verbs in present, past and future tenses; subject-verb agreement; time clauses; gerunds and infinitives; modal verbs; count and noncount nouns; articles, determiners and quantifiers; pronouns; participial adjectives; adverbs.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Limited to non-native speakers of English.

ENGL 019Grammar in Academic English

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Other

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Limited to non-native speakers of English.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

Y

Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable

6

III. Catalog Course Description

This is the first of two courses focused on helping non-native speakers develop a better understanding of English grammar in an academic context. Students will improve their accuracy in using English grammar through analysis and practice. Grammatical structures reviewed in this course include: parts of speech and sentences; word order in sentences; conjunctions; simple, progressive and perfect verbs in present, past and future tenses; subject-verb agreement; time clauses; gerunds and infinitives; modal verbs; count and noncount nouns; articles, determiners and quantifiers; pronouns; participial adjectives; adverbs.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Recognize the basic parts of speech, parts of sentences, and use standard word order for statements, negatives, and questions.
  • Recognize, understand, and use with increasing accuracy elements of standard spoken English
  • Use a dictionary and grammar reference to answer their own questions and correct their own errors in language use.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

The sentence and its parts: Parts of speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions Parts of sentences: Subjects, verbs and objects Standard word order in statements, negative statements, yes/no and wh-questions Conjunctions: Coordinating conjunctions ("for," "and," "nor," "but," "or," "yet," "so") Some subordinating conjunctions (e.g., "because") Some conjunctive adverbs (e.g., "however," "therefore") Verbs: Simple and progressive aspect in present, past and future tenses Constructions with "be" ("be" + noun or adjective, "There" + "be") Other linking verbs Subject-verb agreement Time clauses in present, past and future tenses Perfect aspect in present and past tenses Verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives Some modal verbs Nouns, Adjectives and Adverbs: Count and non-count nouns Personal pronouns and possessive adjectives Meaning and use of past and present participles as adjectives Articles, determiners, and quantifiers Frequency and other adverbs Dictionary and Grammar Reference Understanding the different types of information in a dictionary entry Locating and using information from a grammar reference

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

n/a

Required Exams

1. Regular quizzes and/or tests will be given to assess student progress and to prepare students for format of midterm and final exam. 2. A cumulative midterm and final exam will be given.

Required Text

1. Textbook determined by instructor.

Required Materials

A monolingual English dictionary appropriate for non-native speakers (either paper or online) Grammar reference appropriate for non-native speakers (the textbook, another book, or online materials may serve as the grammar reference)

Required Activities

Daily and weekly activities that give students an opportunity to discuss and analyze English grammar in authentic academic contexts, practice and receive corrective feedback on structures studied, and evaluate and improve their own accuracy in spoken and written English.

Assessment Strategy Narrative

A pre-test and post-test on the grammatical structures covered will be given. The final exam may function as the post-test.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

n/a 1. Regular quizzes and/or tests will be given to assess student progress and to prepare students for format of midterm and final exam. 2. A cumulative midterm and final exam will be given. 1. Daily and weekly activities that give students an opportunity to discuss and analyze English grammar in authentic academic contexts, practice and receive corrective feedback on structures studied, and evaluate and improve their own accuracy in spoken and written English.