A2BK_GR1A Grammar A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Olga Dontcheva-Navrátilová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
A2BK_GR1A/01: Mon 15. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 29. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 13. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 27. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 10. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 1. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, R. Jančaříková
A2BK_GR1A/02: Mon 22. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 6. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 20. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 3. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 24. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, Mon 8. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 57, R. Jančaříková
A2BK_GR1A/03: Mon 15. 9. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, Mon 29. 9. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, Mon 13. 10. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, Mon 27. 10. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, Mon 10. 11. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, Mon 1. 12. 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, R. Jančaříková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course 'Grammar A' is designed for the 1st year students as an introductory course summarising and developing their knowledge of English grammar.
The main objective of the course is to present grammar as a system and study it as a complex whole with focus on functions and meanings. The course also includes basic linguistic terminology, the knowledge of which is essential for the students' independent work with the course materials and recommended sources as well as their future studies. Students will be able to (SWBAT) compare sentences in terms of grammar and meaning, as well as compare Czech and English grammar where such comparison is noteworthy; SWBAT correct mistakes in sentences and explain their corrections; SWBAT provide explanations and examples of their own to illustrate the grammar points discussed; SWBAT analyze stretches of language and justify choices of structures, tenses, articles, etc., and identify the speaker's attitudes and intentions.
The course is based on 'A Student's Grammar of the English Language' by Sidney Greenbaum and Randolph Quirk . Chapters discussed include: A general framework, Verbs and auxiliaries and The Semantics of the verb phrase, i.e. chapters 2,3,4.
Syllabus
  • 1. Linguistic terminology: sentence and sentences structure, sentence elements, phrases, types of verbs, sentences v. clauses
  • 2.Linguistic terminology:markedness, types of reference, open v. closes word classes, pro-forms, ellipsis
  • 3. Main verbs
  • 4. Primary auxiliaries
  • 5. Modal auxiliaries
  • 6. Passive
  • 7. Subjunctive
  • 8. Present tenses
  • 9. Past tenses
  • 10. Perfect tenses
  • 11. Expressing future
Literature
    required literature
  • QUIRK, Randolph and Sidney GREENBAUM. A Student s Grammar of the English Language. 1. vyd. London: Longman, 1990, 490 s. ISBN 0-582-07569-6. info
  • CHALKER, Sylvia. A student's English grammar : workbook. First published. Harlow: Longman, 1992, 186 stran. ISBN 0582088194. info
    recommended literature
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar. Edited by R. A. Close. London: Longman, 1988, x, 374. ISBN 0582558921. info
  • DUŠKOVÁ, Libuše. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. 3. vyd. Praha: Academia, 2003, 673 s. ISBN 8020010734. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • POVOLNÁ, Renata. Grammar. 1. dotisk 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2002, 99 stran. ISBN 8021023112. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate. Harlow: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 0-582-40018-X. info
  • SIDE, Richard and Guy WELLMAN. Grammar and vocabulary for Cambridge advanced and proficiency : fully updated for the revised CPE. Harlow: Longman, 2002, 288 s. ISBN 0582518210. info
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991, Nestr. ISBN 0194274039. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 1. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1989, 274 s. info
Teaching methods
homework, self-study, class discussion, pair work, group work, on-line discussions, on-line activities with focus on grammar (online quizes, forums)
Assessment methods
Requirements: 1.ATTENDANCE
2. HOMEWORK/ SELF-STUDY/ CLASS PARTICIPATION- the work in class is based on the materials that the students studied prior to the seminar (Greenbaum and Quirk + moodle course)
3. MOODLE SELF-TESTS(11 tests), Tests 1-5 by Nov 1, Tests 6-11 by Dec 15
4. GRAMMAR LOG - each student keeps a grammar log (two entries per week) with focus on one´s own knowledge of grammar, or grammar of students you teach (i.e. practising teachers)
5. MID-COURSE TEST - Topics 1-5, done in Session 4, pass mark 70%
6. FINAL TEST in the exam period - pass mark 70%. For details of CA, see below (Info from the teacher)
Methods: lectures, class and group discussions, pair work, homework, online discussions
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=888
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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