Mersin University
ENGLISH LINGUISTICS PROGRAM
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE INFORMATION | |
Year | 2014-2015 |
Semester | Fall |
Course Code | İDB 101 |
Course Title | Advanced Grammar I |
Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. Özlem KURTOĞLU |
Office Hours | Friday 14:50 – 16:30 |
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COURSE | |
The aim of the course is to provide students with a general overview of the basic grammar rules and to enable them to apply these rules correctly. |
WEEKLY TOPICS | ||||
DATE | TOPIC | ASSIGNMENT/READING | ||
– 19.09.2014 | Introduction | |||
– 26.09.2014 | Verb Tenses in Written and Spoken Communication | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(1-2) | ||
– 03.10.2014 | Verb Tenses in Written and Spoken Communication | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(3-5) | ||
– 10.10.2014 | Verb Tenses in Written and Spoken Communication | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(6-11) | ||
– 17.10.2014 | Aspect and Time Frames | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(12-26) | ||
– 24.10.2014 | Aspect and Time Frames | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(27-37) | ||
– 31.10.2014 | Subject-Verb Agreement | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(38-59) | ||
– 07.11.2014 | Article Usage | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(82-105) | ||
– 14.11.2014 | MID-TERM | MID-TERM | ||
– 21.11.2014 | Passive Verbs | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(60-71) | ||
– 28.11.2014 | Passive Verbs | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(72-81) | ||
– 05.12.2014 | Reference Words | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(108-133) | ||
– 12.12.2014 | Types of Adjective Clauses
Adjective Clauses Modifying Subjects |
Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(134-179) | ||
– 19.12.2014 | Adjective Clauses Modifying Objects | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(134-179) | ||
– 26.12.2014 | Reduction of Adjective Clauses | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J.(134-179) | ||
– 09.01.2015 | FINAL | FINAL |
REFERENCES | |
Textbook(s) | Frodesen, J. & Eyring,J. 2008. Grammar Dimensions 4. Boston:Thomson & Heinle |
Supplementary Reading(s) | Foley, M. & Hall, D. 2005. Advanced Learners’ Grammar. Essex: Longman. |
GRADING | % |
Mid-Term | 40 |
Final | 60 |
Total | 100 |
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS |
- It is the student’s responsibility to record and follow his own attendance. (For the percentages, refer to the University’s Education Guide.)
- Students should not enter the classroom after the class has been started.
- Students who do not bring their course materials are not allowed to enter the class.
- Cell phones should be turned off, or set to vibrate for emergency during the class. Camera, tape or video recording is not allowed if not stated otherwise.
- Assignments should be prepared in accordance with the Department’s Assignment, Research Paper and Thesis (A.R.T.) Preparation Guide. (can be accessed from the department’s site; http:www.mersindilbilim.info)
- It is the student’s responsibility to practice the highest standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
- Assignments submitted later than the indicated dates are not accepted. Deadlines should strictly be followed.
- It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed information from another student, not from the instructor.