This course aims to provide a detailed survey of topics in modern English grammar from a descriptive and practical point of view. We will focus mainly on the syntactic analysis of grammatical categories, although other approaches to the study of English (discourse or textual analysis, for instance) will not be disregarded.
Students will also be trained in the use of grammatical structures at an advanced level, since an understanding of the mechanics of language is no substitute for active use and control of the language itself.
Desired learning outcome for linguistic competence: C1, and some skills of C2.
Contingency plan
1. Modifications to the contents
No changes are expected.
2. Methodologies
*Teaching methodologies that are maintained
All methodologies will be maintained during distance learning by means of Teams, Moodle and email, within the official class schedule. The most suitable computer tools will be used for each methodology. The workload of students will not be increased.
*Teaching methodologies that are modified
None of them
3. Mechanisms for personalized attention to students
Email: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00
Moodle: During official class and office hours
Teams: During official class and office hours. Individual video calls should be requested in advance.
4. Modifications in the evaluation
No modifications
*Evaluation observations:
The mixed test(s) will take place synchronously, i.e. you will not receive the test(s) prior to the exam date and you will have a limited amount of time to complete it. They will be conducted using Moodle/Microsoft Teams.
In the event of any justified problems related to internet connectivity during synchronous exams, affected students will be sent examination tasks via email and/or by telephone.
5. Modifications to the bibliography or webgraphy
Digital materials will be available on Moodle.
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.
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