Analysing English Grammar I

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ENGL 2200AED

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ANALYSING ENGLISH GRAMMAR I

ENGL 2200AED

Course Guide

ANALYSING ENGLISH GRAMMAR I

Course Start Date
Spr 2025
Course Level
2000
Length in Terms
1 term
Credits
3
Language
English
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
5,130
Future Terms
Quota and Schedule
Course Start Date
Course LevelLength in TermsCredits
Language
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
Future Terms
Spr 2025
20001 term3
English
5,130

Course Coordinator:

Dr Patrick Lee, MA (HKBU); MA (CityU of HK); MBA (University of Leicester, UK); PhD (Newcastle University, UK); Chartered Linguist (CIOL)

Course Developer:

Ms. Joyce Cheung, MA (HKPolyU)

COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.

Compulsory Prerequisite(s)

ECON 2001AED or ECON 2001ACD; ECON 2002AED or ECON 2002ACD

Aims

This course aims to raise your awareness of a range of approaches to analysing English grammar and also enhance your understanding of the levels of description in analysing English grammar: morpheme, word, phrase, clause and simple sentence.

Contents

  • What is grammar?
  • Analysing simple sentences
  • Word classes and functions
  • Actions, processes and states
  • Time and perspective

Learning support

There will be four two-hour tutorials and one two-hour supplementary lecture.

Assessment

There will be two assignments, each of which contributing to 25% of the final grade. In addition, there will be a two-hour final examination at the end of the course, accounting for 50% of the final grade.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

  • PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
  • 1GB RAM
  • Hard disk
  • Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Reference book(s)

There are no set textbooks for the course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.