ENGL 240 Applied English Grammar
Students will analyze the grammar, syntax, history, and conventional usage of the English language, including its definitions, functions, and relationships among its words; the types, styles, and logic of its sentences; and effective use of punctuation. Students will apply these principles through editing, reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking activities and assignments.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify and analyze the impact of key events and developments in the history of conventional written
English usage. - 2. Evaluate current models of grammar and syntax in light of their usefulness to writing.
- 3. Analyze grammar patterns and choose those most appropriate for writing tasks.
- 4. Apply the principles of standard grammar and usage to editing texts for errors in rhetoric, syntax, case,
tense, and punctuation. - 5. Design activities using principles of grammar and usage.
- 6. Research, summarize, and analyze current controversies concerning grammar or usage and offer
solutions. - 7. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills by designing and teaching a grammar lesson and/or
research results and recommendations
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify and analyze the impact of key events and developments in the history of conventional written
English usage. - 2. Evaluate current models of grammar and syntax in light of their usefulness to writing.
- 3. Analyze grammar patterns and choose those most appropriate for writing tasks.
- 4. Apply the principles of standard grammar and usage to editing texts for errors in rhetoric, syntax, case,
tense, and punctuation. - 5. Design activities using principles of grammar and usage.
- 6. Research, summarize, and analyze current controversies concerning grammar or usage and offer
solutions. - 7. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills by designing and teaching a grammar lesson and/or
research results and recommendations