Course Title

GRAMMAR 2

Course Code

GRAM130235

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Applicable for TESOL Program

Requirement in TESOL Program

Semester in TESOL Program

2

Overview

This course is to help English majors at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education achieve intermediate grammar (level B1+). Particularly, students not only comprehend the structures and meanings in various contexts of clauses as well as conjunctions but they also use these structures to improve the skills. Moreover, they can have an overview of difficulties in studying grammar in order to have solutions for their future work. Also, students are trained to study independently as well as work in groups effectively.

Objectives

Objectives Description
G1 Knowledge of subordinating clauses and linking words. 
G2 Using subordinating clauses and linking words, especially subordinating conjunctions and other alternative forms to diversify sentences.
G3 Effective teamwork skills.

Learning Outcomes

Learning
outcomes
Description
G1
  • Distinguish types of clauses, especially noun clauses, adjective clauses and adverbial clauses.
  • Comprehend their meanings and functions.
  • Classify and comprehend linking words, in particular, subordinating conjunctions and other conjunctions.
G2
  • Use noun clauses
  • Use adjective clauses
  • Adverbial clauses
  • Use conjunctions
G3
  • Develop communicative skills and teamwork.

Materials

Coursebooks:

Eastwood, J. (2005). Oxford Learner’s Grammar - Builder. UK: Oxford University Press.

Eastwood, J. (2005). Oxford Learner’s Grammar - Finder. UK: Oxford University Press.

Virgini, E. (2000). FCE Use of English 2 (Intermediate). London: Expressing Publishing.

References:

Betty, S.A. (2002). Understanding and Using English Grammar (3rd ed.). New York: Pearson Education.

Betty, S.A. (2002). Understanding and Using English Grammar (3rd ed.). Workbook. New York: Pearson Education.

John, E. (2003). Oxford Practice Grammar– Intermediate. Oxford: OUP.

Kathryn, A. (2008). Activate:B1 Grammar and Vocabulary. London: Pearson Longman.

Kathryn, A. (2008). Activate:B2 Grammar and Vocabulary. London: Pearson Longman. 

Nettle, M. & Hopkins, D. (2003). Developing Grammar in Context. Grammar Reference and PracticeIntermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Assessment

  Assignments Percentage
Mid-term Tests
Class participation and exercises
Group presentation
30%
10%
10%
Final test Final test 50%