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Syllabus 2021-22 - 12212009 - English Grammar: Morphology and Semantics (Gramática inglesa: morfología y semántica)

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  • Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
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  • Level 3: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams, seminars and regular lectures in this language
DEGREE: Grado en Estudios ingleses
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
COURSE: English Grammar: Morphology and Semantics
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: English Grammar: Morphology and Semantics
CODE: 12212009 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-22
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 2 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: ALMAZÁN RUIZ, ENCARNACIÓN
DEPARTMENT: U115 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA
FIELD OF STUDY: 345 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA
OFFICE NO.: D2 - 245 E-MAIL: ealmazan@ujaen.es P: 953 213071
WEBSITE: -
ORCID: -
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

1. WORD FORMATION

1.1. The concept of morphology

1.2. Derivational and inflectional morphology

1.3. Word-formation processes

1.3.1. Affixation: prefixes and suffixes

1.3.2. Conversion

1.2.3. Compounds

1.2.4. Other word-formation modes

2 THE VERB

2.1. The morphology of the English verb

2.1.1. Derivational morphology: verb suffixes

2.1.2. Inflectional morphology

2.1.3. English verb modifications

2.2. Tense, phase and aspect

2.2.1. The present simple

2.2.2. The present progressive

2.2.3. The past simple

2.2.4. The past progressive

2.2.5. The present perfect simple

2.2.6. The present perfect progressive

2.2.7. The past perfect simple

2.2.8. The past perfect progressive

2.3. Mood and modality

2.3.1. The imperative

2.3.2. The subjunctive

2.3.3. Modal verbs

2.3.3.1. The morphology of modal verbs

2.3.3.2. Epistemic modality

2.3.3.3. Deontic modality

2.4. Voice

2.4.1. Definition

2.4.2. The notion of "ergativity"

2.4.3. Elements

2.4.3.1. The Subject

2.4.3.2. The Verb Phrase

2.4.3.3 The Agent

2.4.4. Functions

3 THE NOUN

3.1. Morphological types

3.2. Derivational morphology: noun suffixes

3.3. Inflectional morphology

3.3.1. Number

3.3.1.1. Singular invariable nouns

3.3.1.2. Plural invariable nouns

3.3.1.3. Variable nouns. - Regular plurals. - Irregular plurals

3.3.2. Gender

3.3.2.1. Natural vs grammatical gender

3.3.2.2. Gender classes in English

3.3.3. Case.

3.3.3.1. The genitive inflection

3.3.3.2. Genitive meanings

3.3.3.3. Special types of genitive

4 THE ADJECTIVE

4.1. Morphological types

4.2. Derivational morphology: adjective suffixes

4.3. Inflectional morphology: comparison

4.4. Semantic classification

4.4.1. Inherent / non-inherent

4.4.2. Gradable / non-gradable

4.4.3. Dynamic / stative

5 THE ADVERB

5.1. Morphological types

5.2. Derivational morphology: adverb suffixes

5.3. Inflectional morphology: comparison

5.4. The adverb and other word classes

5.4.1. Adverb and adjective

5.4.2. Adverb and conjunction

5.4.3. Adverb and preposition

5.5. Position

6 MINOR WORD CLASSES

6.1. The pronoun

6.1.1. Inflectional morphology

6.1.2. Classification

6.2. Determiners

6.2.1. Types of determiners

6.2.2. Predeterminers

6.2.3. Central determiners

6.2.3.1. The article

6.2.3.2. Other central determiners

6.2.4. Postdeterminers

6.3. The preposition

6.3.1. Definition

6.3.2. Simple and complex prepositions

6.3.3. Meanings

6.3.4. Postponed prepositions

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The syllabus will be developed through theoretical and practical classes. In the first, the content of the six topics included in the program is exposed. Students must also study a selection of bibliographic references that are especially suitable for each topic to develop its contents.

In practical classes, student participation is crucial for the normal development of the sessions. The practical sessions will be based on the elaboration and correction of grammar exercises as well as on the revision of the bibliographic readings. All of this will contribute to a better understanding of the content program.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Plagiarism of any type will involve automatically failing the course.

To pass the course, students must achieve at least 4 out of 10 in the final exam.

The correspondence between assesment, competencies and learning results is the following one:

S1 - CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, G6, G7, G11, E5, E14, E18, E25 - R05, R06, R10, R12, R18, R21, R23.

S2 - CB1, CB2, CB4, G1, E1, E5, E18, E25 - R01, R11, R12, R21, R23.

S3 - CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, G2, G4, G6, G7, G11, E1, E5, E16, E18, E22, E25 - R02, R04, R05, R06, R10, R11, R12, R19, R21, R22, R23.

Resit (Extraordinaria)

There will be one final written exam, which will provide 100% of the final grade. 

NOTE: Regarding for the dates for the final exam, international students should note that no alternative dates to the official ones will be offered to them except for exceptional official reasons, as they will be considered in the same terms as the rest of the students. All official exams will take place in January (regular exams or "convocatoria ordinaria") and -if the student does not pass the subject- in June-July (extraordinary exams or "convocatoria extraordinaria"). 

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Student grammar of spoken and written English. Edition: 1st published, 6th imp. Author: Biber, Douglas. Publisher: Harlow : Longman , 2007  (Library)
  • A morphosyntactic study of the English verb phrase. Edition: 2ª ed. Author: Quereda Rodríguez-Navarro, Luis. Publisher: Granada: Editorial Universidad de Granada, 1997  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • Oxford guide to English grammar. Edition: 1st published, 7th impression. Author: Eastwood, John. Publisher: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002  (Library)
  • Longman grammar of spoken and written English. Edition: -. Author: -. Publisher: [S.l.]: Longman, 1999  (Library)
  • The Cambridge grammar of the English language. Edition: Rep. with corr.. Author: Huddleston, Rodney. Publisher: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008  (Library)
  • Meaning and the English verb. Edition: 1st published, 3rd impression. Author: Leech, Geoffrey N.. Publisher: London: Longman, 1974  (Library)
  • English grammar for today : a new introduction. Edition: 2nd ed.. Author: Leech, Geoffrey N.. Publisher: Basingstoke : Palgrave MacMillan, 2006  (Library)
  • The OXFORD companion to the English language. Edition: -. Author: -. Publisher: Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 1992  (Library)
  • The english verb. Edition: 2nd ed., 8th impression. Author: Palmer, F.R.. Publisher: London: Longman, 1997  (Library)
  • A comprehensive grammar of the English language. Edition: 1st published., 7th corr. impression. Author: -. Publisher: London ; New York: Longman, 1989  (Library)
  • English word-formation. Edition: 1st published, repr. Author: Bauer, Laurie. Publisher: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989  (Library)
  • WORD formation. Edition: -. Author: -. Publisher: London: Collins ELT; Harper Collins ; University ..., 1991  (Library)
  • Practical english usage. Edition: 3rd ed.. Author: Swan, Michael, 1936-. Publisher: Oxford: Oxford University Press, cop. 2005.  (Library)
  • Language: the basics. Edition: -. Author: Trask, R. L.. Publisher: London ; New York: Routledge, 1995  (Library)
  • A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics. Edition: 3th ed. [reprinted]. Author: Crystal, David. Publisher: Oxford: Blackwell, 1991 (1994  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

  1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES

Activities

In-person/online

Description of teaching methodology

45 theoretical lectures

As much as  50 (1) %

45 one-hour theoretical lectures, applying a 50% limited seating rule, alternating in-person and online groups every other week. In-person classes will be broadcasted/recorded for the online group.

15 practical classes

As much as 100 (2) %

Two practical groups, 15 practical sessions per group.

Office hours

In-person + online

Office hours will be held in person or online (synchronously or

asynchronously)

(1)  Physical presence will be conditioned by the specific situation regarding the evolution of the pandemic and the allocation of spaces by the University.

(2) The division of the students into several groups makes it feasible that the practical classes can be developed in the classroom as long as the evolution of the pandemic and the allocations of spaces allow it.

RESOURCES: GSuite tools, PLATEA, e-mail

2. ASSESSMENT

Regular (Ordinaria)

 

Assessment instrument

Modality* (in-person /online)

Description

Percentage

Attendance & active participation

In-person and/or online (synchronously or asynchronously)

Class attendance and active participation

20%

Exam

In-person and/or online (synchronously or asynchronously)

Exam to assess course

contents

50%

Elaboration of assignments and exercises

In-person and/or  online (synchronously or asynchronously)

Written and/or oral grammatical activities during the semester

30%

 

* Modality depends on official health recommendations. Whenever possible, in-person option will be chosen.

 

Resit (Extraordinaria)

There will be one final written exam, which will provide 100% of the final grade. Physical presence will be conditioned by the health situation and the allocations of spaces by the university. 

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

1. METHODOLOGY

 

Activities

Online modality

(synchronous / asynchronous)

Description of teaching methodology

45 theoretical lectures

Online 100%

Replacement of the 45 theory sessions for online training activities combining the synchronous and / or asynchronous modality.

 

15 practical classes

Online 100%

Replacement of the 15 practical sessions for online training activities combining the synchronous and / or asynchronous modality.

 

Office hours

Online 100%

Office hours will be held online (synchronously or

asynchronously)

 

RESOURCES: GSuite tools, PLATEA, e-mail

2. ASSESSMENT

Regular (Ordinaria)

 

Assessment instrument

Online modality

(synchronous / asynchronous)

Description

Percentage

Attendance & active participation

Online (synchronously or

asynchronously)

Class attendance and active participation

20%

Exam

Online (synchronously or asynchronously)

Exam to assess course contents

50%

Elaboration of assignments and exercises

Online (synchronously or asynchronously)

Written and/or oral grammatical activities during the semester

30%

 

Resit (Extraordinaria)

A written online final exam ( synchronous and/or asynchronous), in which the theoretical and practical contents of the subject will be evaluated, will provide 100% of the grade.

 

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es