Text: Martha Kolln and Robert Funk: Exercises for Understanding English Grammar Understanding English Grammar, Third Edition (on reserve in the library)

Course Description:
English 395 is designed to provide an intensive study of English grammars.  Included in the study will be discussions of English phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics as applied in traditional, structural, and transformational grammars.  The course is also designed to make students aware of their usage of grammar in their speaking and writing. The course will also address methods of teaching grammar in the primary and secondary schools.
Objectives:
The students will become familiar with the rules, terms, history and theories of English grammars, and they will apply those concepts in their writing, speaking and teaching practices.

Methodology:
The class will rely upon lectures, class discussions, individual research, and practice exercises and exams to learn basic grammar principles.

Requirements:
Because new concepts are introduced in each session, and because each concept builds upon the previous concept, perfect attendance is highly encouraged. Students who have three or fewer absences during the semester will receive 100 points. Students who have four to six absences will receive 60 points. Any student who has more than six absences will be asked to withdraw from the course.  The completed practice exercise workbook will be worth 100 points.  Each exam will be valued at 100 points.  The final exam will be comprehensive and valued at 200 points.  The individual term project will be worth 100 points.

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