LET-ETCENB100
English Linguistics: Theory and Practice
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleLET-ETCENB100
Credits (ECTS)5
CategoryB1 (First year bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Arts; English Language and Culture;
Lecturer(s)
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Lecturer		dr. S.S. Bultena
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Lecturer		dr. J.G. Geenen
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Examiner		drs. M.J. Tangelder
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Contactperson for the course		drs. M.J. Tangelder
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Lecturer		drs. M.J. Tangelder
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Academic year2020
Period
PER 1-PER 3  (31/08/2020 to 04/04/2021)
Starting block
PER 1
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
At the end of the course, the student
  • is familiar with grammatical terms and definitions
  • has an understanding of the parts of speech and English morphology
  • understands phrase, clause and sentence structures in English
  • recognises the major differences in usage between English and Dutch
  • is able to point to usage errors in English texts produced by Dutch learners
  • is aware of the English writing conventions, including correct spelling and punctuation
  • is able to translate a relatively simple Dutch text into English avoiding major errors
  • can make adequate use of bilingual and monolingual dictionaries and electronic reference material. 
Content
The course English Linguistics: Theory and Practice constitutes a general introduction to linguistic theory combined with practical application of the theory by developing translation skills: focus is on understanding the basic structure of English and the contrastive usage rules of English and Dutch grammar. Discussion and exploration of theoretical linguistics aspects are coupled with practical grammar and translation assignments.
            Translation is an excellent way of gaining a deeper understanding of the structure of English and English usage rules, and it offers students an opportunity to expand their vocabulary on the basis of the consultation of dictionaries and electronic databases and other reference material. 
 
Level

Presumed foreknowledge

Test information

Specifics

Required materials
Book
ISBN:978-1-138-63531-9
Title:Introducing English Grammar
Author:Kersti Börjars & Kate Burridge
Publisher:Routledge 2019
Edition:3

Recommended materials
Book
Title:van Dale handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels
Book
Title:Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (for students in the British variant) OR MacMillan Dictionary for Advanced Learners of American English (for students in the American variant).

Instructional modes
At-home PER2 gel1
Attendance MandatoryYes

At-home PER2 gel2
Attendance MandatoryYes

At-home PER3 gel2
Attendance MandatoryYes

Lecture

Seminar

Tests
Written exam-Midterm(AT HOME)
Test weight50
Test typeWritten exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 1, Block PER 2

Minimum grade
5,5

Written exam (AT HOME)
Test weight50
Test typeWritten exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 3

Minimum grade
5,5

Home assignments
Test weight0
Test typeProject
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 4

Minimum grade
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