Syllabus Grammar 2

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA
Course : Grammar II (Sentence Structure)
Code : IG 400
Semester : 2
Credit : 2 Credits
Instructors : Rojab Siti Rodliyah, M.Ed.

1. Objectives
At the end of the semester, students are able to:
a. Identify the English sentence structures
b. Use the structures in acceptable expressions both orally and in writing

2. Course Description
This course covers some basic theories on grammar that includes phrases, clauses, sentence fragments, as well as simple and complex sentence structures. In this course the students are exposed to English texts and exercises that enable them to be familiar with grammatically acceptable uses of English.

3. Learning Activities
a. Approach: expository and practice (lectures, class discussion, group discussion)
b. Media: LCD, computer, whiteboard

4. Evaluation
The students are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Participation : 10%
Assignments : 25%
Mid Test : 35%
Final test : 40%

5. Grading Policy:
85 -100: A
75– 84 : B
65 – 74 : C
55 – 64 : D
< 54 : E

6. Course Outline
Session
Topics
Sources
1.
Introduction to course outline and overview of grammar
Syllabus
2-4
Phrases, Clauses, Sentence Fragments and sentences
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
Verspoor, Marjolijn and Kim Sauter.( 2000).
5-6
Simple and Compound Sentences
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
Verspoor, Marjolijn and Kim
Sauter.( 2000).
7
Complex sentence with adjective clause
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
8
Mid Test

9
Complex sentence with noun clause
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
10-11
Complex Sentence with adverbial clause
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
12
Parallel structure
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
13
Inversion
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
14
Sentences with introductory it and there
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. (2010)
15
Review
Handouts
16
Final test

7. References:
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Verspoor, Marjolijn and Kim Sauter. 2000. English Sentence Analysis: An Introductory Course.Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Murphy, R and R. Altman. 1989. Grammar in Use: reference and practice for intermediate Students of English. UK: Cambridge University Press
Greenbaum, Sydney and Randolph Quirk. 1990. A Student’s Grammar of the English Language. London:Longman
Hudari, Agus. 1982. Exercises in Verb Patterns. Jakarta: PT Bina Aksara
Wishon, George E. and Julia M. Burks. 1980. Lets Write English. New York: Litton Educational Publishing International

Session
Topics
Specific Objectives
Learning Activities
Evaluation
Sources
1
Introduction to course outline and overview of grammar
Students understand some aspects of the course
Introduce course outline
-
Syllabus
2-4
Phrases, Clauses and Sentence Fragments and sentences
Students can identify phrases, clauses and sentence fragment
Discuss the differences between phrases, clauses and sentence fragments
Exercises
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Handouts
5-6
Simple and Compound Sentences
Students can analyze and construct simple and compound sentences
Discussion, Exercises
Exercises
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

7
Complex sentence with adjective clause
Students can identify adjective clauses in a sentence and write sentences using adjective clauses correctly

Discussion, exercises
Exercises
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

8
Mid Test
Mid Test

Written Test
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

9
Complex sentence with noun clause
Students can identify noun clause in a complex sentence and construct sentences using noun clauses

Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
10-11
Complex Sentence with adverbial clause
Students have an understanding of complex sentences with adverbial clauses
Discussion, exercises
Exercises
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

12
Parallel structure
Students can distinguish parallel and non parallel structure
Discussion, exercises
Exercises
Handouts

13
Inversion
Students can identify sentences which can be inverted and use this structure appropriately
Discussion, exercises
Exercises
Handouts

14
Sentence with introductory it and there
Students understand the use of introductory “it” and “there” and know when and how to use them in a sentence.
Discussion, Exercises
Exercises
Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

15
Review
Review

16
Final Test
Final test

References: Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Verspoor, Marjolijn and Kim Sauter Murphy, R and R. Altman. 1989. Grammar in Use: reference and practice for intermediate Students of English. UK: Cambridge University Press Greenbaum, Sydney and Randolph Quirk Hudari, Agus. 1982. Exercises in Verb Patterns. Jakarta: PT Bina Aksara Wishon, George E Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 7 Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 8 Altenberg, Evelyn, P. and Robert M. Vago. 2010. English Grammar: Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 15