IDENTIFYING DATA

2021_22

Subject (*)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE III

Code

12274111

Study programme

Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)

Cycle

1st & 2nd

Descriptors

Credits

Type

Year

Period

Compulsory

Third

Language

Anglès

Department

English and German Studies

Coordinator

REES , GERAINT PAUL

E-mail

celia.fullana@urv.cat
geraintpaul.rees@urv.cat

Lecturers

FULLANA GARCIA, CELIA

REES , GERAINT PAUL

Web

General description and relevant information

<p> 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.</p><p> This subject will be taught face-to-face as far as is possible within the instructions of the health authorities. At the start of the academic year, the calendar containing all teaching activities (with timetables and classrooms) will be available in the subject's Moodle area. </p>

Competences

Type A	Code	Competences Specific
	A5	Dominar la llengua anglesa des d’un punt de vista teòric i pràctic i expressar-s’hi oralment i per escrit de manera fluida i precisa.
Type B	Code	Competences Transversal
	CT4	Work autonomously and as part of a team with responsibility and initiative.
Type C	Code	Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes

Type A	Code	Learning outcomes
	A5	Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats d’ús de la llengua anglesa a un nivell intermedi-alt. Domina la gramàtica i el vocabulari de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat. Mostra un maneig de la llengua anglesa (de forma oral i/o escrita) en contextos diversos a un nivell avançat. Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats d’ús de la llengua anglesa a un nivell intermedi-avançat. Desenvolupa la capacitat d’expressió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats que vagin més enllà de l’ús purament instrumental de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat.
Type B	Code	Learning outcomes
	CT4	Identify the role they play in the group and understand the group’s objectives and tasks. Communicate and act within the group in such a way that they facilitate cohesion and performance. Commit to the group’s tasks and agenda. Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems.
Type C	Code	Learning outcomes

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1. Language and linguistics	1.1. Linguistics and its subfields 1.2. Prescriptive and descriptive grammars and rules 1.3. Speech vs writing 1.4. Formal vs informal language 1.5. Standard, non-standard and incorrect language
2. Sentence typology	2.1. Major types of sentences 2.2. Minor types of sentences
3. Morphology: Basic concepts	3.1. Words, word-forms and lexemes 3.2. Morphemes, morphs and allomorphs 3.2.1. Bound vs free 3.2.2. Lexical vs grammatical 3.2.3. Inflectional vs derivational 3.2.4. Portmanteau morphs and suppletion 3.2.5. Syncretism, defectiveness, irregularity 3.3. Roots, affixes, stems, bases 3.4. The lexicon and morphological rules
4. Morphology: The classification of words	4.1. Closed-system items vs open-class items 4.2. Traditional parts of speech 4.3. Word classes: Criteria for a formal classification 4.3.1. Grammatical categories 4.3.2. Semantic criteria 4.3.3. Morphological criteria 4.3.4. Syntactic criteria 4.4. Word classes 4.4.1. Nouns 4.4.2. Pronouns 4.4.3. Determiners and quantifiers 4.4.4. Verbs 4.4.5. Auxiliaries 4.4.6. Adjectives 4.4.7. Adverbs 4.4.8. Prepositions 4.4.9. Conjunctions 4.4.10. Other
5. English word formation: an overview	5.1. Morphological structure 5.2. Word formation processes 5.2.1. Productive vs lexicalization 5.2.2. Derivational processes 5.2.2.1.1. Affixation 5.2.2.1.2. Conversion 5.2.2.1.3. Category change 5.2.2.1.4. Semantic change 5.2.3. Compounding 5.2.3.1.1. Semantic classification 5.2.3.1.2. Syntactic classification 5.2.3.1.3. Compounds versus phrases 5.2.4. Other word formation processes 5.2.4.1.1. Clipping 5.2.4.1.2. Blending 5.2.4.1.3. Acronyms 5.2.4.1.4. Back-formation 5.2.4.1.5. Word manufacture 5.2.4.1.6. Idioms and collocations

Planning

Methodologies :: Tests

Competences

(*) Class hours

Hours outside the classroom

(**) Total hours

Introductory activities

CT4

Lecture

Problem solving, exercises in the classroom

Problem solving, exercises

Personal attention

Mixed tests

(*) 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

During the 2021-22 academic year, students will be given individual and/or group tutorials during which they can resolve any questions that may have about the subject. Tutorials may be face-to-face or online. At the start of the academic year, students will be informed about how these personalised tutorials will take place (timetables, whether they will be face-to-face, by email, Moodle, etc.)

Assessment

Methodologies

Competences

Description

Weight

Mixed tests

3 tests

100%

Others

Other comments and second exam session

No test/exam will be taken outside scheduled dates and times.

1st Convocatòria

Students must take all 3 tests and obtain a minimum of 50% in test 3 for the computation of the final grade in the 1st convocatòria. Passing grade: 50%.

2nd Convocatòria

Final exam worth 100% that includes questions and exercises on all the topics covered in the course. Students must obtain a minimum of 50% to pass this exam.

If the public health situation requires a reduction in physical attendance, examination will be adapted to comply with the directives issued by the relevant organisations. Any changes will be notified via the news forum on Moodle.

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 continue the syllabus

ENGLISH LANGUAGE IV/12274112

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

ENGLISH LANGUAGE II/12274106

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