General entry requirements + English B.

The aim of Introduction to English grammar is for students to develop understanding of grammatical terminology and to develop the ability to analyze English sentences in terms of form and function. In addition, it aims for students to develop the ability to write standard academic English at a level of correctness that reflects the analytical level of the course.

'Introduction to English Grammar' deals with formal and functional aspects of grammatical structures in English and the analytical tools for describing these. In particular, the course focuses on the grammar of standard academic English.

After successfully completing the module, the student:

1. knows and understands the terminology of grammatical analysis with regard to both form and function

After successfully completing the module, the student:

2. can analyze English sentences in terms of grammatical form and function

3. can write standard academic English at a level of grammatical correctness that reflects the analytical skills gained in the course

4.can work to agreed timetables, manage workloads, and meet deadlines

After successfully completing the module, the student:

5. can critically evaluate their own production with regard to appropriateness of register

6. can take responsibility for their own learning by utilizing available support in the practicing and acquisition of analysis skills and proficiency

Learning activities are lectures, seminars, and self-study. The lectures introduce the topics of the course and lay a foundation for the self-study of the literature and for the work with the grammar exercises. The seminars focus on the grammar exercises and provide feedback on the students' understanding of the issues at hand.

There are two graded exams: one mid-term exam and one final exam.

Mid-term exam (Grammar): 3 credits (partial examination of LOs 1, 2, 4, 6) graded A-E

Final exam (Grammar and Proficiency):

Part 1: Grammar: 3.5 credits (LOs 1, 2, 4, 6) graded A-E

Part 2: Proficiency: 1 credit (LOs 3, 4, 5, 6) graded Pass-Fail

All three parts (the mid-term exam and the two parts of the final exam) must receive a passing grade for the student to receive a passing grade for the course as a whole.

Students who do not pass the regular course exams have the minimum of two re-sit opportunities. Re-sits follow the same format as the original exams.

Hopper, P., & Hudson J. (In preparation.) English Grammar. Will be published on the homepage for the course.

Additional material in the form of articles and other shorter texts can be included.

Recommended supplementary literature:

Crystal, D. 2004. Rediscover Grammar. 3rd edition. Harlow: Pearson Education. ISBN 0582848628

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered or has undergone major changes, students will be offered two re-take sessions based on the syllabus in force at registration during a period of one year from the date of the implementation of the changes.

Language of instruction is English.