Grammar WS2024/25

This course analyses basic and advanced grammar concepts and addresses particular problems Germans frequently have with English grammar. The course builds on the knowledge of grammar gained at school while focusing strongly on linguistic accuracy. Grammar areas such as syntax and punctuation, verb tenses, non-finite forms, adverbials, passives relative clauses, conditional structures and reported speech will be dealt with from a prescriptive as well as descriptive perspective, including stylistic considerations. The course will use a rather holistic approach to grammar, including analyzing texts and grammatical structures, working with grammar references, error correction, language manipulating exercises as well as translation and text production activities, etc.

Required reading: Mann, M. & Taylore-Knowles, S. (2008). Destination C1 & C2 Grammar and
Vocabulary. Student's Book. Macmillan Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 978 3190729555  OR   ‎ 3190729557 (to be purchased); additional materials on OPAL