Year II Descriptive grammar: English Syntax and Morphology UAM Kalisz

YEAR OF STUDY: 2 Semester: 3

Assessment method: exam
Type of course: lecture and practical classes Language of instruction: English
Level of course: upper-intermediate/ advanced
Objectives of the course: familiarization with most distinguishing features of English language
pronunciations ( syntax)

Course description

The course has two main aims:

1. For all students, it is expected to serve as a basis for conscious control of their own English
pronunciation.
2. For those who plan to pursue a teaching career, it offers a basis for the development of their
pronunciation teaching skills (including detection and analysis of pronunciation errors).

Course content

1. Exploring verb phrases

2. Exploring noun phrases
3. Coordination and embedding
4. Compound and complex sentences.

Credit requirements
Your final grade (signature) will be based on the following:

a) You are allowed no more than two absences (as long as they are not on the days of major tests). If you
miss more classes you will have to write one or more research papers and submit them for evaluation to
make up for the absences.

b) 1-2 major tests that will be announced two weeks in advance each. There may also be some short
tests/quizzes held at the beginning of the class (announced one week in advance). If you miss a test due
to sickness or if your final score is a failing one you will have to take a make-up test at the end of the
term.

c) Student project: live presentation or audiovisual material focusing on selected issues in English syntax
and morphology. The following aspects will be subject to evaluation: quality of the presentation (both
the subject matter and the delivery/quality of the video/audio) including the range and quality of the
sources used, contribution of individual students, knowledge of and ability to discuss the material and
explain points of interest to students and the teacher.

d) Part of your final grade (25%) will be based on the teacher’s evaluation of your homework assignments
and of your participation in class discussions and activities, which in turn will often depend on your
 having done the assigned reading. Also, your positive attitude and independent thinking will be highly
appreciated!

e) Course assessment (zaliczenie): tests and quizzes (20%), preparation, participation and attendance
(20%), student project (60%).

f) If your course score is below 60%, you will not be eligible to receive the course credit at the end of the
term.

g) The course will be closed by the final examination (most probably written). The final (examination)
grade will be calculated as follows: a) course grade – 40%; b) the (written) examination – 60%. If your
course grade is a 5 (bardzo dobry), you will be exempted from the final examination (your examination
grade will also be bardzo dobry).

h) Grading scale:
100%-91% 5
90%-86% 4+
85%-76% 4
75%-71% 3+
70%-60% 3
59% and lower 2

Coursebooks & materials

1. Bussmann, H. [1996] 1999. Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics [translated and edited by
Gregory Trauth and Kerstin Kazzazi]. London: Routledge.
2. Collins, P. and C. Hollo. [2000] 2010. English Grammar: An Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Macmillan.
3. Crystal, D. [1980] 2008. A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Malden: Blackwell.
4. Greenbaum, S. and R. Quirk. 1990. A Student's Grammar of the English Language. Harlow: Longman.
5. Huddleston, R. and G. K. Pullum. 2002. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
6. Huddleston, R. and G. K. Pullum. 2005. A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
7. Morenberg, M. [1997] 2009. Doing Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
8. O’Grady, W., J. Archibald, M. Aronoff and J. Rees-Miller. [1987] 2009. Contemporary Linguistics: An
Introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
9. Quirk, R., S. Greenbaum, G. Leech, J. Svartvik. 1972. A Grammar of Contemporary English. London:
Longman.
10. Quirk, R., S. Greenbaum, G. Leech, J. Svartvik. 1985. A Comprehensive Grammar of the
English Language. London: Longman.
11. Thomas. L. 1993. Beginning Syntax. Oxford: Blackwell.
12. Wardhaugh, R. [1995] 2003. Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach. Malden:
Blackwell.

English Syntax and Morphology

Year 2, autumn term
 Topic list

1. Exploring verb phrases

2. Exploring noun phrases
3. Coordination and embedding
4. Compound and complex sentences.

Requirements

Coursebooks & materials

13. Bussmann, H. [1996] 1999. Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics [translated and edited by
Gregory Trauth and Kerstin Kazzazi]. London: Routledge.
14. Collins, P. and C. Hollo. [2000] 2010. English Grammar: An Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Macmillan.
15. Crystal, D. [1980] 2008. A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Malden: Blackwell.
16. Greenbaum, S. and R. Quirk. 1990. A Student's Grammar of the English Language. Harlow: Longman.
17. Huddleston, R. and G. K. Pullum. 2002. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
18. Huddleston, R. and G. K. Pullum. 2005. A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
19. Morenberg, M. [1997] 2009. Doing Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
20. O’Grady, W., J. Archibald, M. Aronoff and J. Rees-Miller. [1987] 2009. Contemporary Linguistics: An
Introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
21. Quirk, R., S. Greenbaum, G. Leech, J. Svartvik. 1972. A Grammar of Contemporary English. London:
Longman.
22. Quirk, R., S. Greenbaum, G. Leech, J. Svartvik. 1985. A Comprehensive Grammar of the
English Language. London: Longman.
23. Thomas. L. 1993. Beginning Syntax. Oxford: Blackwell.
24. Wardhaugh, R. [1995] 2003. Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach. Malden:
Blackwell.