Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - demonstrate knowledge of linguistic notions linked to the course topics; - demonstrate a competence in discussing, evaluating and independently analyzing the covered linguistic phenomena; and - demonstrate a better knowledge of the general picture and the application of English grammar.

The classes will typically include lectures followed by mini discussions and application in class. Students are also required do apply their knowledge at home. 

Definition of grammarFormal criteria for identifying parts of speechDetailed description of syntactic categoriesStructure of phrases and sentencesFunctional and lexical elements of grammar

Students should have completed the two introductory courses in linguistics - Introduction to Linguistics 1 and Introduction to Linguistics 2. 

Introduction to Linguistics 1 Introduction to Linguistics 2

Quirk, Randolph, Greenbaum, Sidney, Leech, Geoffrey & Svartvik, Jan (1989.) A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman. + additional in-class materialEverything will be provided to you.

Midterm Exam 50 pts. Final Exam 50 pts. Total 100 pts 

1. Midterm Exam: the first half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed); and2. Final Exam: the second half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed). 

1. positive midterm and final exam2. active attendance3. completion of home assignments