UCL - Introduction to English linguistics : syntax and stylistics

[GERM1523]

[22.5h + 5h] 4 credits

This course is taught in the 1st semester.

Teacher(s): Sylviane Granger

Language: English

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Provide a foundation course in English syntax and stylistics and train students in the reading and writing of scientific articles in these two fields.

Main themes

The course covers the following two linguistic fields :
1. Syntax : grammatical categories ; syntactic and semantic functions ; phrases ; simple, complex and compound sentences.
2. Stylistics : analysis of the lexical and syntactic differences between different varieties of English (speech vs writing ; formal vs informal style).

Content and teaching methods

This course provides a solid foundation in English syntax and stylistics via lectures and exercise sessions as well as training in the reading and writing of scientific articles in these two fields.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : GERM 1323.
Assessment : written exam (theory and exercises).
Extended essay.

Teaching materials :
- Carter, R. & M. McCarthy. (2006). Cambridge Grammar of English : A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Scientific articles.