Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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MHAN1211 - Applied English Grammar I



Credits : 5

Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of exercises.

Language of instruction :
English

Learning outcomes :
Target learning outcomes:
On completing this Unit students should:
• Be able to convey in language A, both orally and in writing, all the subtleties of content and meaning, including cultural subtleties, of a foreign language (FL) text through acquiring (i) a sophisticated understanding of different linguistic parameters (content, inter-textuality, socio-cultural aspects, allusions, stereotypes, etc.) of an authentic oral or written text and (ii) an ability to apply the linguistic and cultural knowledge they have learnt.
• Draw on the body of theory mastered during the course to update and further develop their linguistic (i.e. language) skills and cultural expertise, in both language A and in the FLs studied.

Specific target learning objectives:
On completing this Unit students should be able to:
• Define, giving supporting examples, the grammatical concepts related to the use of the infinitive, the gerund, the participle and the modal auxiliaries
• Justify the use of these grammatical structures
• Compare the different options that are available in a given context (sentence, text) taking into account their differences in meaning and register as well as geographical variation
• Identify the common language difficulties inherent in Standard English usage, in particular those encountered by French-speaking learners, and be able to avoid the linguistic errors associated with them.


Prerequisites :
None

Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
The course has two strands. The first strand focuses on the in-depth study of the infinitive, the gerund the participle and the modal auxiliaries. The course also contrasts different English and French structures with the aim of honing students' awareness of those that are typically problematic for translators.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The course runs over 30 hours. It is delivered, in the first instance, through a range of practical exercises, which are followed up through a series of lectures. In-class exercises are used to monitor students' comprehension as the course progresses.

Remote online teaching if stricter social distancing measures are required due to Covid-19.


Assessment methods and criteria :
Students take a written examination.
Students may submit work to their tutor for formative assessment at any time during the academic year.

Remote online exam if stricter social distancing measures are required due to Covid-19.


Recommended or required reading :
Course notes

Additional references:

Berland-Delépine, S. 2004. La grammaire anglaise de l'étudiant. Ophrys.
Foley M., Hall D. 2009. Advanced Learners' Grammar. Longman.
Swan, M. 2005. Practical English Usage. OUP.
Thorne, S. 2008. Mastering Advanced English Language. Palgrave.