Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of theory.

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The course is taught in English.

By the end of the course, the student should be able
on the grammatical level:
- Master a metalanguage that allows to identify grammatical phenomena and discuss them in a structured way
- Master in a reasoned way the elements relating to the verbal group (use of tenses, passive, indirect speech, and use of auxiliary constructions with gerunds and infinitives)
- Master in a reasoned way the elements relating to the nominal group (grammar of noun: 'countable vs. uncountable', use of determiners and pronouns)
- Master in a reasoned way the elements relating to adjectival and adverbial groups
And phonetically:
- Master precisely the segmental elements of English phonetics

To have followed English classes in high school and have a real interest in English.

In the first year, the grammar course focuses on the study of the English verb (use of tenses, indirect speech, modal auxiliaries, use of the infinitive, gerund and participle), the nominal group (grammar of noun: 'countable vs. uncountable', use of determiners and pronouns), the adjectival and adverbial groups. A “phonetic” component aims to introduce the sounds of English.

Ex cathedra lecture accompanied by practical exercises. Whenever possible, the presentations will be interactive. The exercises will provide a variety of contexts in which knowledge can be put into practice.

Formative:
Several tests and numerous exercises during the year should allow students to assess their progress.

Summative:
Written and oral examination.

Leech, G. (2004) Meaning and the English Verb. Pearson Education.
McCarthy, M. & F. O'Dell (2002) English Vocabulary in Use (Upper Intermediate). Cambridge University Press.
Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners (2007 - second edition) Macmillan Education.
Roach, P. (2009) English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Schrampfer Azar, B. (1999) Understanding and Using English Grammar. Longman.
Swan, M. (2005) Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.
Van Roey, J. (1982) English Grammar. Advanced Level. Didier Hatier.
Vince, M. (2008) Macmillan English Grammar in Context (Advanced). Oxford: Macmillan Education.
Wardhaugh, R. (2003) Understanding English Grammar. A Linguistic Approach. Blackwell.

Written supports, Powerpoint presentations, audiovisual supports.
Certain exercises should be prepared in advance.