AJ3BP_GRAA Grammar A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2004
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Renata Povolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ3BP_GRAA/01: Tue 12:50–14:30 učebna 58
AJ3BP_GRAA/02: Thu 10:15–11:50 učebna 58
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course 'Gramatika A' focuses mainly on the practice of various grammatical aspects at advanced level. Its inseparable part is also theoretical background students should become familiar with, i.e. essential linguistic terminology connected with learning as well as teaching the language. The course is based on 'A Student's Grammar of the English Language' by Sidney Greenbaum and Randolph Quirk. This term the following chapters will be discussed: A general framework, Verbs and auxiliaries and The Semantics of the verb phrase.
Syllabus
  • A general framework (terminology); Verbs and auxiliaries (full verbs, primary verbs and auxiliaries, the subjunctive mood); The semantics of the verb phrase (time, tense, aspect). Materials used: A Student's English Grammar Workbook by Sylvia Chalker, Grammar I by Renata Povolna, handouts and additional worksheets.
Literature
  • 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
  • CHALKER, Sylvia. A student's English grammar : workbook. First published. Harlow: Longman, 1992, 186 stran. ISBN 0582088194. info
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991, Nestr. ISBN 0194274039. info
  • 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
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar. Edited by R. A. Close. London: Longman, 1988, x, 374. ISBN 0582558921. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Requirements: attendance (80%), active participation, all required homework, progress tests during the term (pass mark 65%), credit test - it will consist of theoretical and practical part (pass mark 65%)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003.
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