Multidiscipline Theory of the English Language Part 5 Theoretical Grammar of English

Course: "English Studies and Translation and Two Western European Languages"

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Title
Multidiscipline Theory of the English Language Part 5 Theoretical Grammar of English
Code
ОК.02.06
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2
Learning outcomes
PLO 7. Understand the major issues of philology and approaches to solving those using relevant methods and innovative approaches. PLO 8. Know and understand the system of language, the general properties of literature as the art of word, the history of English and the two studied Western European languages, and literature, be able to apply this knowledge in professional activities. PLO 12. Analyze language units, determine their interaction, and characterize linguistic phenomena and the underlying processes. PLO 15. Perform linguistic, literary and specific philological analysis of texts of different styles and genres. PLO 18. Have the skills to manage complex activities or projects in solving complicated problems in professional activity in the framework of the selected philological specialization and be responsible for making decisions under unpredictable conditions.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. A “pass” in Practical course of English and in General Linguistics course. 2. Skills to select language units and apply linguistic inventory to their analysis. 3. Ability to discuss linguistic problems in English.
Course content
The course is aimed at introducing students to the fundamentals of Theoretical Grammar in order to deepen and systematise their knowledge of English. The course consists of four parts: the first part defines Theoretical Grammar and its place linguistics; the second and the third parts explore morphological and syntactic features of English; the fourth part highlights the pragmatic approach to grammatical phenomena. The course equips students with knowledge necessary for research.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Бажановская Е.В., Юнина О.Е. Основы теоретической грамматики английского языка. Луганск: Элтон-2, 2013. Бондаренко В.В., Каптюрова О.В. Навчальний посібник із загальнотеоретичного курсу англійської мови “Fundamentals of Theoretical English Grammar. Part II “Syntax”. К.: ТОВ “ЕНЕРДЖІМЕДІА”, 2020. Гладуш Н.Ф. Теоретична граматика сучасної англійської мови в таблицях: Навч.посібник. Київ: ТОВ «ВТС Принт», 2012. Голик С. В. Модульні контрольні роботи та підсумкові тестові завдання. Теоретична граматика сучасної англійської мови. Морфологія. Синтаксис. Ужгород, 2021. Alexeyeva I. Theoretical English grammar course. Вiнниця: Нова книга, 2007. Binton L. The Structure of Modern English: a linguistic introduction. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amstradam/Philadelphia, 2000. Malikova O.V. Modern English Grammar: general theoretical and pragmatic aspects. Kyiv, 2005. Yule G. Pragmatics. Oxford University Press, 1996.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is delivered with the help of such activities as oral reports and written tests. The teaching methods are lectures, practical classes (seminars), creative and research projects, students’ individual work.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course ends with an exam. Students’ performance during the term is the sum of the points accumulated for their work in classroom (oral reports, tests) and individual work. The minimum score for the term is 36 points, while the maximum score equals 60. The minimum score for the exam is 24 and the maximum score is 40.
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Oleksiivna Alyeksyeyeva
Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology