English 3522, Practical English Grammar Prof. J. Moser
Summer2017                                                                                       jmoser@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Office hours: T, W, 3:30-4:15 and by appt.                                          4232B
Course website: academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/moser

Course Description:
Bulletin description: Essentials of the structure and nature of the English language. A systematic study of English grammar: the elements and processes of the sound system, the system of grammatical markers, the syntax and the semantic systems of English. 3 hours; 3 credits. Pre-requisite: Eng 1010

Course requirements:

1. You are allowed 2 absences. Two latenesses=1 absence. Any additional absences will affect your final grade.

2. All work is due when assigned.  If you are absent, be sure to get the assignment from a classmate or consult the class website.

3. There will be frequent quizzes (at least 2/week), a midterm, and a final exam.

Course objectives:
At the end of this course, students should be able to:

o understand the structure of the English language, including aspects of syntax, phonology, and semantics

o understand, analyze and diagram complex sentences

· understand and sharpen reading and writing skills through an awareness of the grammar used every day in speech and in writing

· appreciate the interrelation of language, culture, and society

Requirements:
Course materials and texts:
Course packet available at Far Better Copy (corner of Hillel Pl and Campus Rd).
Additional materials will be distributed in class.

Grades:
Participation: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Midterm: 25%
Final: 35% (Wednesday, July 12, 1-3PM in our classroom)

Tentative schedule: class meets Monday-Thursday, 1:45-3:30

Week 1: Packet, chap 1-2, p. 1-6
Week 2: Packet, chap 3-4, p.8-34
Week 3: Packet, chap 5, p. 36-42
Midterm (WEDNESDAY, June 21, covering chapters 1-5)
Week 4: Packet, chap 6-7, p. 45-70
Week 5: Packet, chap 8-10, p.70-93
Final exam: Wednesday, July 12 (covering chapters 1-10)

For Monday, June 12: Packet I, p. 26, Ex. 11; Packet 2, p. 8-9, Ex. 4.1; p. 12, Ex. 4.5
For Tuesday, June 13: Packet  II, p. 3, Ex. 3.2 
For Wednesday, June 14: Packet I, p. 19, Ex. 10; p. 12, Ex. 5
For Thursday, June 15: Packet I, p. 17, Ex. 9; p. 24 Questions 1, 3, 7.
For Monday, June 19: Packet I, p. 25, #2; p. 29, Ex. 12; Packet 2: p. 13, Ex. B
For Tuesday, June 20: Packet II, Ex 5.1; Packet I, p. 38-39, Ex. 16; p. 37 Ex 13.
For Wednesday, June 21:  Midterm:

                              I.  Identify nouns, verbs, adjective, adverbs, prepositional phrases in 20 sentences.

                            II.  Identify the prepositional phrases as adverbial or adjectival.
                           III.  Identify the sentence pattern.
                            IV.  Identify verb tenses.
                              V. Diagram 10 of the 20 sentences in part I.
                             VI. Change sentences from active to passive, and identify their tenses.

For Tuesday, June 27: Packet 2, Ex. 6.3, 6.4; Packet 1, Ex. 21, #2,4,6

For Wednesday, June 28: Packet 2, p. 25, Ex 7.1; p. 26 Ex. 7.2
For Wednesday, July 5: Packet 2, p. 29-30, Ex.7.4; Packet 1, p. 67, Ex. 28
For Thursday, July 6: Packet 1, p. 74, Ex. 31
For Monday, July 10: Packet 1, p. 77, Ex. 34;36-37,  Packet II, p. 36-37, Ex. 8.3

Have a good holiday!

Final exam: Wednesday, July 12 in class. Chapters 6 (adverbials), 7 (adjectivals), 8 (gerunds and infinitives).