English grammar for teachers 4100-3SGADNO
The aim of the course is to deepen the students' knowledge and understanding of English grammar, to improve their grammatical accuracy, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching English at preschool level and at the first and second educational stages.
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 methods and techniques used in teaching grammar as well as current grammar books and materials for developing grammatical accuracy.
Topic areas:
1. Reported speech:
- changes in reported speech, backshift of tenses
-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
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Term 2024Z:
The aim of the course is to deepen the students' knowledge and understanding of English grammar, to improve their grammatical accuracy, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching English at preschool level and at the first and second educational stages. 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 methods and techniques used in teaching grammar as well as current grammar books and materials for developing grammatical accuracy. |
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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
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 final grade is based on the results of the end-of-semester test and the assessment of students' systematic work on the platform. Class participation is also taken into account.
Bibliography
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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.
Notes
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Term 2024Z:
Students are entitled to 1 unexcused absence in the semester. |
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