English grammar for teachers 4100-3SGADNO
The aim of the course is to deepen the students' knowledge and understanding of English grammar and to improve their grammatical accuracy. During the course students become familiar with the grammatical terminology used in describing English grammar. They also learn to discover and formulate the rules of English grammar and are introduced to current grammar books and materials for developing grammatical accuracy.
Topic areas:
1. Reported speech:
- changes in reported speech, backshift
-reporting requests, orders, threats, warnings, etc.
2 . Passive voice:
- functions and use of passive voice
- passive forms
3. Relative clauses:
- defining and non-defining relative clauses
- relative pronouns and adverbs
- relative pronouns in defining clauses, omission of pronouns
4. The noun
- classification of nouns (common nouns and proper names, variable and invariable nouns)
- plural forms: regular and irregular
5. Articles
- the functions of the definite and the indefinite article
- generic and specific uses of articles
- article use with proper names
- idiomatic use of articles
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
The student knows and understands:
K_W01 to an advanced degree selected facts, theories, processes, and phenomena related to the study of English grammar which have practical application in teaching foreign languages in preschool and at the first and second educational stages
K_W02 essential terminology related to the teaching of grammar
K_W16 to a significant extent, the process of interpersonal communication and social patterns in Polish and English
SKILLS
The student is able to:
K_U01 search for, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, in Polish and English
K_U02 independently plan and implement typical projects related to foreign language teaching in kindergartens and primary schools and other institutions teaching foreign languages
K_U03 diagnose the needs, abilities and aptitudes of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs
K_U09 analyse their own actions and identify possible areas for change in the future
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
The student is prepared to:
K_K01 pursue lifelong learning
K_K02 reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training
Assessment criteria
The classes are conducted in English. Emphasis is placed on the meaning of grammatical forms and the differences in use. The classes are based on a sequence of tasks in which students analyse selected language material and discover the rules of English grammar. The teacher provides additional explanations and stimulates discussion. This presentation of new structures is followed by practice tasks.
Assessment:
Attendance and class participation: 10 percent of the final grade
End-of-semester test: 60 percent of the final grade
Work on the platform: 30 percent of the final grade
Bibliography
Berry R. 1993. Collins Cobuild English Guides 3: Articles. Harper Collins.
Biber D., Johansson S., Leech G., Conrad S., Finegan E. 1999. Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow: Longman.
Chalker, S. 1992. A Student's English Grammar Workbook. Longman.
Carter, R. and M. McCarthy. 2006. Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge: CUP.
Carter, R., R. Hughes and M. McCarthy 2000. Exploring Grammar in Context, Cambridge: CUP.
Foley M. and D. Hall. 2003. Advanced Learners’ Grammar. Harlow: Longman.
Foley M. and D. Hall. 2012. MyGrammarLab. Advanced.C1/C2. Harlow: Pearson.
Gethin H. 1990, 2nd edn. Grammar in Context, London: Collins ELT.
Graver, B. D. 1986, 3rd edn. Advanced English Practice, Oxford: OUP.
Haines, S. and M. Nettle. 2007. Advanced Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises, Cambridge: CUP.
Hewings, M. 1999. Advanced Grammar in Use, Cambridge: CUP.
Hewings, M. 2009. Grammar for CAE and Proficiency, Cambridge: CUP.
Hewings, M. and S. Haines. 2020. Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced with answers. Cambridge: CUP.
Lloyd, M. and J. Day.2011. Active Grammar. Level 3. Cambridge: CUP.
Parrot M. 2000. Grammar for English Language Teachers. Cambridge: CUP.
Quirk R., Greenbaum S., Leech G., Svartvik J. 1985. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language, Longman.
Swan, Michael. 2005, 3rd edn. Practical English Usage, Oxford: OUP.
Swan, M. and D. Baker. 2008. Grammar Scan, Oxford: OUP.
Swan, M. and C. Walter. 2011. Oxford English Grammar Course (Advanced). Oxford: OUP.
Vince, M. 2008. Macmillan English Grammar in Context. Macmillan Education.
Yule, G. 2006. Oxford Practice Grammar, Oxford: OUP.
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