Structure of English
Proposed to be offered next in 1998
M Newbrook
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
*
Prerequisites: LIN1010 and LIN1020 or ENH1030 and ENH1040
Objectives The objectives of this subjects are that students should understand the key notions used in the analysis of contemporary English syntax; understand the more important aspects of the relationship between syntax and meaning in English; be able to apply the notions covered in 1-2 (and to use the relevant terms accurately) in the analysis of `real' texts; be aware of some of the main theoretical disagreements between the major schools of linguistics as they bear on the analysis of English syntax; know the key syntactic (and syntactic-semantic) features which distinguish the main standard varieties of English from each other and from other important varieties; know the key syntactic (etc.) features which distinguish formal and informal usage; be aware of the place of English in respect of the main parameters of syntactic typology; have the basis for further study which would enable them to teach English grammar themselves
Synopsis This subject provides a step-by-step account of English grammar presented from the perspective of the latest theoretical advances in modern linguistics. It will examine the most important English constructions and categories at both a language particular level and at a general level with reference to language typology and universals. Topics include the parts of speech, tense, aspect and modality, clause type and coordination and subordination.
Assessment second year Written assignments (2000 words): 20%
* Class
exercises: 40%
* Class test (2 hours): 30%
* Tutorial participation:
10%
Assessment third year Written assignments (2000 words): 20%
* Class
exercises: 40%
* Class test (2 hours): 30%
* Tutorial participation:
10%
* Third-year students will do an advanced assignment.
Prescribed texts
Leech G and others English grammar for today: A new introduction Macmillan, 1982
Recommended texts
Huddleston R English grammar: An outline CUP, 1988
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