Introduction to the Structure of English



Introduction to the Structure of English

ENG 3333, TR class – Spring 2011

Amanda Williams, Instructor e-mail: Amanda.williams1@utsa.edu

Office: HSS 4.02.66 Office phone: 458-5345

Office hours: MW 10am-11am and T 1pm-2pm; or by appointment

Course Description: This course is an intensive examination of the structure of English, focusing on morphology and syntax. The course offers a brief history of grammar, different approaches to grammar, and an examination of the types of grammar. Although not pedagogical, this course is geared especially toward providing background in the language and in linguistics for prospective teachers of English, English as a Second Language, and language arts.

Course Objectives: Students are expected to demonstrate fully an understanding of the structure of the English language, including basic knowledge of morphology and syntax. Additionally, students are expected to recognize regional and social variation and understand their roles in society, as well as the dynamic nature of the English language.

Text: Kolln, Martha, and Robert Funk. (2008). Understanding English Grammar.

8th ed. ISBN: 9780205626908

Also recommended: a pocketed folder or binder

Course Requirements: Assignments and quizzes 10%

2 exams 60%

Final Exam 30%

Grade Determination:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

59% or less F

Class Policies:

1. Attendance: Because regular attendance is directly linked to success in this course, each student will be given 4 free absences. Each subsequent absence will result in the drop of one letter from the student’s final grade. (University sanctioned absences are an exception.) Three tardies will equal an absence. If a student is more than 10 minutes late, that student is absent.

2. Late Work: I will not accept late work under any circumstances. If a student is absent, that student should check with a classmate for any assignments he or she missed in order to be able to turn in those assignments upon returning to class. If a student is absent on a day that an in-class assignment is given, that student will not receive credit for it.

3. Courtesy: Please turn OFF all cell phones, pagers, or other noise making devices when you come into the classroom.

If you come into class late, please be aware of the fact that you are disrupting our class time and be quiet and courteous when entering the room.

All students are expected to participate in class discussions; however, please be respectful of other students (and me) when they are speaking.

University Policy on Academic Dishonesty:

Part I, Chapter VI, section 3.22 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System provides the following: Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.

See for further information.

Tentative Course Schedule

Jan 11 Intro, Syllabus, Basic Concepts in Linguistics

13 Concepts, cont.

18 Definitions of Grammar, Grammar History

20 Parts of Speech

25 Begin Sentence Patterns

Read Kolln 32-45

27 Patterns I-IV

“Word a Day” OED Assignment

Feb 1 Patterns I-VI

3 Patterns VII-X

Read Kolln 46-53

8 Patterns cont., Compounds

Read Kolln 53-63

10 Practice all Patterns; Review

15 Test 1

17 Verbs

Read Kolln 67-69, Ex 11 pg 69, plus extra words

22 Morphology, Morphemes

Read Kolln Chapter 11

24 Morphology, cont.

Mar 1 Form Class Words

3 Structure Class Words

8 Pronouns

Ex 57 p 288; Ex 60 p 306

10 Pronouns, cont.; Jabberwocky Ex,; Review

Mar 14-18 – Spring Break

22 Test 2

24 Verbals

Read Kolln Chapt 6, 7, and 8

29 Verbals cont.

31 Subordinating Clauses

April 5 Nominal Clauses

7 Nominal Clauses

12 Relative Clauses

14 Relative Clauses

19 Practice

21 Review

26 Review

Final Exam: Thursday, May 5th 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

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