Grammar 3301-L2PA-GRAM
The course covers the following topics (of which six are selected by the teacher):
1. Tense and Aspect: compositionality of meaning.
2. Modality: modal verbs, alternative linguistic strategies of expressing modality.
3. Reported speech and reporting, rules of backshift and their semantic motivation, reporting verbs; reporting in communication: reporting meaning, selection of information, choice of register, reporting from various points of view.
4. Patterns of verb complementation: the use of infinitive, gerund or finite forms in dependent clauses according to the main verb; groups of verbs according to the pattern they take (partly self-study).
5. Passive voice: verb categories, restrictions on formation.
6. Articles and other determiners; countability of nouns as a context-dependent phenomenon; interaction of countability, number and definiteness in the use of articles; generic uses of articles.
7. Relative clauses: rules concerning the use of relative clauses (defining vs non-defining; the choice of pronouns, punctuation). The role of relative clauses in text-building
8. Conditional clauses: revision and extension of the traditional pedagogical classification; the semantics of conditionals: open vs hypothetical conditions, the interaction of the type of condition with tense forms and time reference, conditional conjunctions.
9. Word order: inversion, position of adverbs (partly self-study).
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will be able to:
- use in practical tasks the knowledge of English grammar, syntax, and pragmatics on an advanced level (K_W05)
Abilities
Students will be able to:
- present knowledge on topics concerning advanced English grammar and communicate it in a cohesive, precise and linguistically correct manner in the English language at level C1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K_U09)
Social competences
Students will be ready to:
- value responsibility for one’s own work and respect the work of others, adhering to the professional and ethical norms used for practical projects on English advanced grammar (K_K03)
Education at language level B2+.
Assessment criteria
Credits are awarded on the basis of:
The mid-term test(s)
The final test
The retake consists in obtaining a positive grade in a written retake test.
Two or three (to be determined by a specific group teacher) formally justified absences are allowed.
Bibliography
• Biber, D. et al. (2002). Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Longman.
• Carter, R., R. Hughes & M. McCarthy (2000). Exploring Grammar in Context. CUP.
• Foley, M. & D. Hall (2005). Longman Advanced Learners’ Grammar. Longman.
• Gethin, H. (1992). Grammar in Context. Proficiency Level English. Nelson.
• Gołębiowska, L. (1993). A BOOK czy THE BOOK. O przedimkach w języku angielskim. WP.
• Graver, B. D. (1988) Advanced English Practice. OUP
• Hall, D. & M. Foley (2012). MyGrammarLab Advanced. Pearson.
• Hewings, M. (2015). Advanced Grammar in Use (3rd ed.) CUP.
• Parrott, M. (2010). Grammar for English Language Teachers. CUP.
• Vince, M. (1994). Advanced English Practice. Heinemann.
• Yule, G. (1998). Explaining English Grammar. OUP.
Additional information
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