AJc102 Grammar A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, 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
AJc102/01: Fri 22. 9. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 29. 9. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 6. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 13. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 20. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 27. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 3. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 10. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 24. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 1. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 8. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Fri 15. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, Ž. Voldánová
Course Enrolment Limitations
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fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course Grammar A deals with English grammar at intermediate level. The main objective is to summarize and develop the students' knowledge of particular grammar points (see the Outline of the course below).
The main course book is Macmillan English Grammar In Context Intermediate. If students need more practice, they are recommended to work with English Grammar in Use - Fourth edition (by R. Murphy) on their own so that in classes the topics can be summarised and particular grammar points practised.Tbere is also additional practice in the moodle course.
At the end of the course the students will be able to: distinguish differences between grammar structures, form complex sentences, give examples of their own, become competent users of the language.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to: - analyse the use of English tenses in context;
- ask and answer questions in various tenses;
- understand and explain differences between English tenses;
- form their own examples of grammar feautures discussed;
- use conditional clauses correctly;
- use modal verbs correctly;
- identify and correct the most common grammar mistakes Developing the knowledge of grammar can help students become better models of English grammar users and prepare better for possible opportunities of teaching English to their future pupils.
Syllabus
  • Macmillan English Grammar in Context - Units 1-26
  • Grammar issues covered:
  • 1.Tenses - present, past and perfect tenses (simple and continuous) with focus on both form and function and mutual comparison
  • 2.There vs. It - typical context, most common mistakes
  • 3.Infinitive vs. -ing form - verbs; collocations with nouns and adjectives
  • 4.Questions and question tags
  • 5.Reported speech - sequence of tenses, reported statements, reported questions and commands
  • 6.Conditionals - summary: zero cond., 1st-3rd conditional, mixed conditional
  • 7.Passive and causative - passive voice vs. active voice (comparison and choice of voice); causative - intended and unintended actions
  • 8.Modals - with focus on communicative functions, i.e. requests, offers, permission, obligation, advice, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • VINCE, Michael. Macmillan English grammar in context : intermediate with key. 1st pub. Oxford: Macmillan, 2008, 232 s. ISBN 9781405071437. info
    recommended literature
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. How English works : a grammar practice book : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997, 358 stran. ISBN 0194314561. info
    not specified
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English usage. Fourth edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016, xxx, 635. ISBN 9780194202435. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
  • EASTWOOD, John. Oxford practice grammar. with answer. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, ix, 439. ISBN 9780194579803. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
Teaching methods
Methods: lectures, seminar work - class, group and pairwork, homework, drills.
Assessment methods
Requirements: assigned homework + pre-seminar work, active participation, 2 progress tests (pass mark 70%); final test - pass mark: 70%
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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