Course Information Overview
- English 302 #13006
- Wednesday 7:00-9:45
- Sierra Hall 390
Course Description
This course aims to provide a practical knowledge of English grammar to meet the needs of primary and secondary school teachers. The goal is to provide the students with a foundation in basic grammar to allow for an understanding of word, phrase and sentence structure. To accomplish this goal we will often examine authentic texts to recognize the use of particular structures in context. Students will explore one such text in depth, developing and demonstrating the ability to recognize word classes, verb forms, basic sentence types, and various phrase and clause types.
Student Learning Objectives
Students who successfully complete English 302 will:
1) Be familiar with the terminology used to talk about English grammar
2) Understand the structure of English at the word, phrase and clause level
3) Recognize and create basic sentence types; recognize the components making up complex sentences
4) Have a basic understanding of the meanings conveyed by particular verb forms in certain contexts
Grading
| A = 94-97 | |
|---|---|
| A- = 90-93 | |
| B+ = 87-89 | |
| B = 84-87 | |
| B- = 80-83 | |
| etc. |
Course Schedule
Reading/Activity for 1st 5 weeks
| Date | Reading |
|---|---|
| Week 1 Aug 27 | Chapter 3 |
| Week 2 Sep 3 | Chapters 3,4 |
| Week 3 Sep 10 | Chapter 5 |
| Weeks 4-5 Sept 17-24 | Chapter 6 |
Assignments
| Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 35% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Midterm exam (Oct 15) | 25% |
| Final exam (Dec 17) | 25% |