LINGUIST 203
Applied English Grammar
Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for LINGUIST 203.
Description
Course overview
Covers the essential concepts for understanding the grammar of English. Pays special attention to grammar and meaning and to the role played by grammar in effective writing and speaking: how information is highlighted or downplayed, how new information is presented to readers and listeners and how known information is handled.
The course looks at the differences between standard and non-standard English and at the differences between written and spoken English. Readings will be assigned in class.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Availability 2020
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Dr Keith Montgomery
Reading/Texts
Berry, Roger. English Grammar : A Resource Book For Students, 2nd ed. (Routledge, 2018)
Recommended Reading
Assessment
Points
LINGUIST 203: 15 points
Prerequisites
15 points at Stage I
Restrictions
