Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
22.5 h + 5.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gilquin Gaëtanelle;
Language
English
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
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).
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).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 |
Provide a foundation course in English syntax and stylistics and train students in the reading and writing of scientific articles in these two fields. |
Content
This course provides a solid foundation in English syntax and stylistics.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Combination of lectures and exercise sessions.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Continuous assessment: active participation in class and in the exercise sessions, as well as activities on the Moodle website.In June and/or September: written exam.
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
- Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (2006) Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Teaching materials
- Documents PowerPoint sur Moodle
- Notes de cours de l'étudiant·e
- Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (2006) Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Faculty or entity
ELAL
Force majeure
Teaching methods
The course will be taught through a combination of live sessions on Microsoft Teams, as well as pre-recorded videos and activities (among which quizzes) available on the Moodle platform.
Evaluation methods
Active participation in the activities proposed on Moodle (including the quizzes) will count for 10% of the final grade.
The rest of the evaluation will take the form of an online written exam on Moodle.
The rest of the evaluation will take the form of an online written exam on Moodle.
