IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) ENGLISH LANGUAGE III Code 12274111
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
Cycle 1st & 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department English and German Studies
Coordinator
VOLTMER , KAI-ALEXANDER
E-mail kai.voltmer@urv.cat
Lecturers
VOLTMER , KAI-ALEXANDER
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General description and relevant information Acquisition of grammatical knowledge and competence appropriate to level C1 (CERF): focus on (i) morphological and syntactic description and analysis of English basic units and (ii) language use

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Language and linguistics 1.1 Linguistics and its subfields
1.2 The scope of morphology and syntax
1.3 Native speakers’ intuitions about language rules
1.4 Spoken and written language
1.5 Informal and informal language
1.6 Standard, non-standard and incorrect language
1.7 Prescriptive and descriptive grammars and rules
2. Sentences 2.1 Simple and multiple sentences
2.2 Major types of sentences
2.3 Minor types of sentences
2.4 Affirmative and negative sentences
2.5 Active and passive sentences
3. Words: Part 1 3.1 Word classification
3.2 Polycategorical words
3.3 Words often confused
3.4 False cognates
4. Words: Part 2 4.1 Word structure
4.2 Word formation processes

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A5
CT4
1 0 1
Lecture
A5
15 19 34
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A5
37 23 60
Problem solving, exercises
A5
0 36 36
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
A5
CT4
6 12 18
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities – Course presentation: objectives, contents, methodology, course planning, assessment, bibliographical references and relation to the rest of the degree program
– Instructions to carry out exercises, tasks and assignments
– Feedback to whole group on work done and tests taken
Lecture – Presentation of course contents by means of explanation, exemplification and visual aids
– Students' active participation: questions and contributions
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom – Exercises of a miscellaneous type directly connected with theoretical course contents, to be corrected and discussed in class and aimed at the understanding and assimilation of course contents
Problem solving, exercises – Exercises of a miscellaneous type directly connected with theoretical course contents, designed to provide extra practice for students to understand and assimilate course contents
Personal attention – Individual or group
– Solve doubts concerning course contents, mechanics or evaluation
– Provide feedback
– Provide additional support
– Make suggestions for improvement
– Provide advice on remedial work
– Check on student progress

Personalized attention
Description
– Individual or group – Solve doubts concerning course contents, mechanics or evaluation – Provide feedback – Provide additional support – Make suggestions for improvement – Provide advice on remedial work – Check on students' progress

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Mixed tests
A5
CT4
3 Written Tests 33,3%
33,3%
33,3%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Convocatòria 1: Continuous evaluation

Pass mark: 50%

Minimum of 50% in each of the 3 written tests to pass


Convocatòria 2: Final exam

Written exam (50% to pass)


Sources of information

Basic

Alexander, L. G. (1988). Longman English grammar. London: Longman.

Alexander, L. G. (1990). Longman English grammar practice: For intermediate students. London: Longman.

Algeo, J. (1974). Exercises in contemporary English. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Allsop, J. (1983). Cassell’s students’ English grammar. London: Cassell.

Allsop, J. (1983). Cassell’s students’ English grammar exercises. London: Cassell.

Azar, B. S., & Hagen, S. A. (2009). Understanding and using English grammar (4th ed. / International Ed.). White Plains, NY: Pearson-Longman.

Azar, B., Koch, R. S., & Hagen, S. A. (2016). Understanding and using English grammar workbook (5th ed.). White Plains, NY: Pearson-Longman.

Bauer, L. (1983). English word-formation. Cambridge: CUP.

Bergmann, A., Hall, K. C., & Ross, S. M. (Compilers). (2007). Language files: Materials for an introduction to language and linguistics (10th ed.). Columbus, OH: Ohio State UP.

Biber, D., Conrad, S., & Leech, G. (2002). Longman student grammar of spoken and written English. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Pearson Longman.

Börjars, K., & Burridge, K. (2010). Introducing English grammar. London: Hodder.

Carstairs-McCarthy, A. (2001). An introduction to English morphology: Words and their structure. Edinburgh, UK: Edinburgh UP.

Carter, R., & McCarthy, M. (2006). Cambridge grammar of English: A comprehensive guide: Spoken and written English: Grammar and usage. Cambridge: CUP.

Chalker, S. (1992). A student’s English grammar workbook. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Longman.

Close, R. A. (1974). A university grammar of English workbook. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Longman.

Collins cobuild English grammar (3rd ed.). (2011). London: HarperCollins.

Collins cobuild English usage (3rd ed.). (2012). Glasgow, UK: HarperCollins.

Collins, P., & Hollo, C. (2010). English grammar: An introduction (2nd ed.). Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Macmillan.

Conrad, S., Biber, D., & Leech, G. (2002). Longman student grammar of spoken and written English: Workbook. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Pearson Longman.

Crabtree, M., & Powers, J. (Compilers). (1991). Language files: Materials for an introduction to language (5th ed.). Columbus, OH: Ohio State UP.

Downing, A, & Locke, P. (2014). English grammar: A university course. Abingdon and New York: Routledge.

Duran Eppler, E., & Ozón, G. (2013). English words and sentences: An introduction. Cambridge: CUP.

Eastwood, J. (1994). Oxford Guide to English Grammar. Oxford: OUP.

Foley, M., Hall, D. (2003). Longman advanced learners’ Grammar: A self-study reference and practice book with answers. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Pearson.

Fowler, W. S. (1985). New Proficiency English: Book three: Use of English. Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK: Nelson.

Graver, B. D. (1986). Advanced English practice (3rd ed.). Oxford: OUP.

Greenbaum, S. (1989). A college grammar of English. White Plains, NY: Longman.

Greenbaum, S., & Nelson, G. (2009). An introduction to English grammar (3rd ed.). Harlow & London: Pearson.

Greenbaum, S., & Quirk, R. (1990). A student’s grammar of the English language. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Longman.

Haspelmath, M., & Sims, A. D. (2010). Understanding morphology (2nd ed.). London: Hodder.

Huddleston, R. (1984). Introduction to the grammar of English. Cambridge: CUP.

Huddleston, R. (1988). English grammar: An outline. Cambridge: CUP.

Katamba, F., & Stonham, J. (2006). Morphology (2nd ed.). Oxford: Palgrave Macmillan.

Lieber, R. (2010). Introducing morphology. Cambridge: CUP.

Matthews, P. H. (1991). Morphology (2nd ed.). Cambridge: CUP.

Mihalicek, V., & Wilson, C (Compilers). (2011). Language files: Materials for an introduction to language and linguistics (11th ed.). Columbus, OH: Ohio State UP.

Plag, I. (2003). Word-­formation in English. Cambridge: CUP.

Quirk, R., & Greenbaum, S. (1973). A concise grammar of contemporary English. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Quirk, R., & Greenbaum, S. (1973). A university grammar of English. London: Longman.

Side, R., & Wellman, G. (2002). Grammar and vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency. Harlow, Essex, Eng.: Longman.

Swan, M. (2005). Practical English usage (3rd ed.). Oxford: OUP.

Thomson, A. J., & Martinet, A. V. (1986). A practical English grammar (4th ed.). Oxford: OUP.

Thomson, A. J., & Martinet, A. V. (1986). A practical English grammar: Exercises 1 (3rd ed.). Oxford: OUP.

Thomson, A. J., & Martinet, A. V. (1986). A practical English grammar: Exercises 2 (3rd ed.). Oxford: OUP.

Wardhaugh, R. (2002). Understanding English grammar: A linguistic approach (2nd ed.). Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE/12274121
THE SOUND SYSTEM IN ENGLISH I/12274113
ENGLISH THEATRE/12274214

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
ENGLISH I/12274002
ENGLISH II/12274003
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING II/12274110
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING II/12274108
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I/12274107
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING I/12274109
ENGLISH LANGUAGE II/12274106
ENGLISH LANGUAGE I/12274105
 
Other comments
It is strongly advisable to have previously passed the following courses: English I - English II - English Language I - English Language II - Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening I - Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening II - Communication Skills: Reading and Writing I - Communication Skills: Reading and Writing II
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