Incoming student mobility
Name of UNIOS University Unit: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
COURSES OFFERED IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FOR ERASMUS+ INDIVIDUAL INCOMING STUDENTS
Department or Chair within the
UNIOS Unit
Department of English
BA in English studies
Study program
Undergraduate (bachelor)
Study level
Course title
Morphosyntax and Semantics of the English Verb Phrase
Course code (if any)
ENG 101
Language of instruction
English
This course is structured as an introduction to the morphology,
syntax and semantics of the English verb phrase from
theoretical and practical perspectives. Verbs are studied as a
central element in the construal of the event schema and the
necessary elements are observed which set them apart form
other word classes in English as an analytical language.
Brief course description
The topics discussed include: parts of speech in general with
the focus on verbs, types of verbs, auxiliary and modal verbs,
verbal categories of tense, aspect and mood, tenses, modality,
indirect speech, active and passive, indicative, imperative,
subjunctive, and conditionals. The semantic aspect is discussed
particularly regarding the meanings of modal verbs and the
use of tenses. Particular points of interests will be compared in
English and Croatian in order to avoid potential pitfalls of
misuse in the language systems in order to avoid some
common errors in the use of English.
Students learn the specific metalanguage, and apply the
theoretical knowledge in practice, which contributes towards
the development of their communication competence and
language skills.
Form of teaching
Form of assessment
In-class lectures and practice
Final grade is awarded on the basis of the following: the
average of percentage points earned on 3 written tests
administered during the semester
Number of ECTS
4
Class hours per week
2
Minimum number of students
10
Period of realization
Lecturer
winter semester
Tanja Gradečak-Erdeljić, Assistant Professor