Available in 2024
Course code

EPPREP820

Units

5 units

Level

level

Course handbook

Description

This is an introductory preparation course in English grammar designed for native speakers of English. It will provide a basic introduction to grammatical terminology and aims to demystify the area for students who feel they missed out on an understanding of grammar at secondary school or would like to refresh their knowledge.Grammar is the study of the structure of language. It is an essential part of our understanding of how language works and is used as a system of communication, including the importance of sentence construction and punctuation. There is a growing awareness of the need to understand grammatical terms in many areas such as learning languages (modern and/or classical), in education (especially primary education, and secondary English and language teaching), in Linguistics and Speech Pathology. Understanding grammar and the ability to use it correctly is also an important skill for all university programs.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Summer 2 - 2024
  • Winter - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Define the study of linguistics.

2. Analyse word classes and criteria used for word classes in English.

3. Analyse sentences for tense and aspect.

4. Identify phrase structure.

5. Identify sentence structure.


Content

Topics include:

  1. word classes, nouns, determiners, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, adverbs, verbs.                
  2. tense and aspect in a sentence
  3. subjects and objects
  4. phrase structure and function and sentence structure
  5. passive and active sentences
  6. Practical applications
  7. Education and literacy
  8. Academic writing

Requisite

This course is only available to domestic students enrolled in NUPrep Bridging and Refresher [22223].


Assessment items

Quiz: Quiz 1

Quiz: Quiz 2

Quiz: Quiz 3

Quiz: Quiz 4

Quiz: Quiz 5


Contact hours

Summer 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
  • It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1

Winter - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
  • It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1

Course outline