مشاعل سالم السالم

        King Suad University                                                                   2^nd semester 2008

College of Languages & Translation                                                              Eng. 298

              Translation                                                                               Grammar -3- 

Course number & Code: Najd 298

Course title: Grammar III (Level Three) /Contact hours: 2

Course Instructor:

Mashael Salem Al- Salem

Bl: 19              Room: 201

Email: mashael.salem@gmail.com

Course Objectives:

1.      The course seeks to deepen students’ knowledge of major grammatical components, particularly with reference to the analysis of complex sentences.

2.      The main objective is to include grammatical elements such as tools of emphasis, cohesive devices and conjunctive elements, relative pronouns, passive forms in the different tense frames, appositive constructions, modals of attitude, gerund and infinitive constructions.

3.      Students are trained to identify and produce examples of such forms and patterns with a view to using them in the construction of complex sentences and building them in cohesive and coherent essays. Thus the grammar course seeks to contribute to the improvement of students’ writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills.

Required Texts:

1. Mosaic 1 grammar (4^th edition) by jami Hanreddy & Elizabeth Whalley
2. Handout containing materials about the adjective clause (photocopied from  Understanding & Using English Grammar)

Note: UNDERSTANDING AND USING ENGLISH GRAMMAR, 3rd edition, has been introduced on an experimental basis. Teachers of grammar at this level have felt that the textbook in use does not give enough emphasis to phrases and clauses in complex and compound sentences. The two books could be used to achieve the aims of the course.

Content to be Covered:

Chapters 1/ 5/ 8 (sentence structure)/ 12/ 13(handout)/ 8 (adverb clause)/ 10/ 11  

Division of Grades

1. 25  % points assigned to the 1^st midterm
2. 25 % points assigned to the 2^nd midterm
3. 50 %  on final examination

                                              Total = 100 %

Exams Date:

• First mid-term is due to occur on week six (21/3/1429 – 25/3/1429) (March 29^th, 2008 – April 2^nd, 2008)
• Second mid-term exam is due to occur on week twelve (12/5/1429 – 16/5/1429) (May 17^th, 2008 – May 21^st, 2008)     

General Instruction:

1. Be on time
2. Turn your mobile on the silent mode
3. Take notes in the classroom
4. Make sure that your answers in your exams are free from any grammatical or spelling mistakes (marks are deducted on such mistakes)
5. Use the blue pen only on your exams. I do not correct answers written in pencil or any other color.

 

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

Do not miss any of your exams. There will be no make up exams unless you have an accepted medical report from a government hospital.

Best of luck J