AJ1203 Grammar A

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Vogel, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, 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
AJ1203/Kombi01: Fri 9. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 23. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 6. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 20. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 4. 12. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 18. 12. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, R. Jančaříková
AJ1203/Kombi02: Fri 16. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 30. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 13. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 27. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 11. 12. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, Fri 8. 1. 12:00–13:50 učebna 57, R. Jančaříková
AJ1203/Prez01: Mon 18:00–19:50 učebna 10, R. Vogel
AJ1203/Prez02: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 4, R. Vogel
AJ1203/Prez03: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 56, R. Jančaříková
Prerequisites
B2 level and higher.
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 and mutual comparison of grammar features that help students understand the grammar system as such. 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 (courses in English syntax mainly). Students will be able to compare sentences in terms of grammar and meaning, as well as compare Czech and English grammar where such comparison is noteworthy; correct mistakes in sentences and explain their corrections; provide explanations and examples of their own to illustrate the grammar points discussed; 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' (SGEL) by Sidney Greenbaum and Randolph Quirk and ´Oxford Practice Grammar´ by George Yule as the main study materials. Chapters discussed from SGEL include: A general framework, Verbs and auxiliaries and The Semantics of the verb phrase, i.e. Chapters 2,3,4.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to: - analyse a simple sentence (sentence elements);
- distinguish between types of verb (transitive, intransitive, linking);
- understand the difference between finite and non-finite forms and clauses;
- use English tenses in context and understand differences between tenses;
- idenify and explain the verbal categories of tense, voice and mood and aspect;
- use the grammar issues discussed in context and in examples of their own
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 - finite vs. non-finite forms, verb phrases and clauses; spelling changes; irregular verbs; verb phrase structure
  • 4. Primary auxiliaries - be, do and have, and their uses and functions; have sth done
  • 5. Modal auxiliaries - marginal modal auxiliaries (dare, need, used to, would for past habits); modal idioms; semi-auxiliaries (modality in detail is covered in syntax courses)
  • 6. Passive - structure and meaning, comparison with the passive in Czech
  • 7. Reported speech - sequence of tenses, reporting verbs, reported questions, word order
  • 8. Present tenses - present simple vs. present continuous; tense vs. time (present tense with past reference)
  • 9. Past tenses - past simple vs. past continuous; used to vs. would
  • 10. Perfect aspect - present perf. simple and cont.; past perfect simple and cont. and comparison with past tenses
  • 11. Expressing future - structures used to express the future in English
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
  • YULE, George. Oxford practice grammar : with answer. First published. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, ix, 280. ISBN 9780194579827. 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
  • YULE, George. Oxford practice grammar : supplementary exercises with answers. First published. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, v, 132. ISBN 9780194579872. 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 quizzes, forums).
Assessment methods
REQUIREMENTS FOR FRIDAY STUDENTS (teacher: Renata Jančaříková)+ for details see the Moodle course: 1.ATTENDANCE
2. HOMEWORK/ SELF-STUDY/ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE CLASSES;
3. MOODLE QUIZZES - 11 tests;
4. MID-COURSE TEST;
5. FINAL TEST (pass mark 70%)
Students are required to work regularly with the Moodlinka course and other study materials.
Methods of assessment: progress tests, online quizzes, final test, online discussions
REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL-TIME STUDENST (teachers: Radek Vogel and Renata Jančaříková)+ for details see the Moodle course: 1.ATTENDANCE
2. HOMEWORK/ SELF-STUDY/ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE CLASSES;
3. MOODLE QUIZZES - 11 tests;
4. TWO PROGRESS TESTS;
5. FINAL TEST (pass mark 70%)
Students are required to work regularly with the Moodlinka course and other study materials.
Methods of assessment: progress tests, online quizzes, final test, 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: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
Friday students (teacher: Renata Jančaříková)- see the Moodle course at https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2775

Full-time students (teacher: Renata Jančaříková - one group only) - see the Moodle course at https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2774

Full-time students (teacher: Radek Vogel) - see the Moodle course at http://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3024

FOR ONLINE SEMESTER: Students are requested to secure good internet connection in order to participate in online lessons as indicated in the schedule. Students must attend these meetings with both the sound and camera on.

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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