Course Outline: ENG 201 College Grammar & Composition for Elementary
Teachers (3 Credits)
SPRING 2004
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Sharon Sibilsky
Mannerheim 404
487-7328
Posted
Email: sharon.sibilsky@finlandia.edu
Required Texts: Good, Edward C, A Grammar Book for You and I…Oops, Me!
On Reserve in Library: Strunk and White, Elements of Style
Emery, Kierzek, and Lindblom, English Fundamentals 12th ed.
Fawcett and Sandberg, Evergreen: A Guide to Writing w/
Readings 6th ed.
Hagemann, Teaching Grammar: A Reader and Workbook
Course Description: The study of college-level grammar and punctuation and their
relationship to stylistics. The student will study the rules that govern English and create
examples. The student will compose short compositions in a variety of modes, making
sure to use the elements of the sentence, the paragraph, and the short essay. This
course is intended to strengthen the student's knowledge of English structure.
Course Objectives: On completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the
ability to:
1.
2.
3.
Know and use the grammar rules to create simple, compound, complex,
and compound/complex sentences.
Know and use the punctuation rules that govern any kind of English
sentence.
Know and use stylistic rules to create clear, concise, and smooth prose.
Competencies: The competencies addressed in this class are writing and analytical and
critical thinking.
Tests and Exams:
Research & Writing =
Tests and Quizzes =
Class Participation =
20%
40%
40%
Participation: Students will be expected to present their own examples of correct
writing in the class.
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Attendance Policy: There is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain assignments from the instructor. If
you have a valid reason for missing a class, please inform the instructor ahead of time.
Following departmental policy, a student may miss no more than three classes (one
class per credit hour per semester). After three absences, a note will be sent to the
Academic Dean, informing him/her that your attendance is not acceptable and
excessive absences may affect your grade.
Cheating and Plagiarism: Any student found guilty of cheating on an exam or
plagiarism on a speech, paper, or project may be dropped from the class, receive an "F"
for the class, receive an "F" for the assignment, or any combination of the above. The
instructor has the authority to dispose of the violation as he or she determines. The
student(s) involved may appeal to the Faculty Judicial Committee if he/she feels that
the instructor's actions were unfair.
Disabilities: It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of special needs. I
will do everything possible to provide special services in accordance with federal, state,
and university guidelines.
Support Services: If you are having difficulties with the course, please feel free to meet
with your instructor. If you cannot meet with me during set office hours, I will arrange
alternative meeting times. Also take advantage of tutoring services available through
the Teaching Learning Center (TLC) and Student Support Services.
****Late assignments will not be accepted unless you have made prior
arrangements with your instructor.
Course Syllabus
Week 1:
Introduction to ENG 201
The Eight Parts of Speech
Student Presentation Assignments
English Diagnostics Test
Week 2:
Good: A Grammar Book for You and I…Oops, Me!
Ch. 1 Nouns
Presentation
Test
Week 3:
Good: Ch. 2 Verbs
Presentation
Take home test
2
Week 4:
Good: Ch. 3 Adjectives
Presentation
Test
Week 5:
Good: Ch. 4 Adverbs
Laskianinen Day
Presentation
Take home test
Week 6:
Good: Ch. 5 Pronouns
Presentation
Take home test
Week 7:
Good: Ch. 6 Conjunctions
Ch. 7 Prepositions
Ch. 8 Interjections
Presentation
Test
Spring Break
Week 8:
Good: Ch. 9 Nouns: What They Do
Ch. 10 Verbs: What They Do
Presentation
Test
Week 9:
Good: Ch. 11 Word War I: Nouns vs. Verbs
Ch. 12 Word War II: To Be or Not to Be
Ch. 13 Word War III: Active vs. Passive
Ch. 14 Word War IV: Clauses vs. Phrases
Presentation
Take home test
Week 10:
Good: Ch. 15 The Basic Sentence
Ch. 16 The Art of Subordination
Ch. 17 Noun Substitutes
Presentation
Take home test
3
Week 11:
Good: Ch. 18 Parallel Structure
Ch. 19 Subject-Verb Disagreements
Presentation
Test
Week 12:
Good Ch. 20-21 Common Errors (verbs)
Ch. 22-23 Pronoun Case, Subjunctive Mood
Ch. 24 Dangling Participles
Ch. 25-28 Common Errors (mix-ups)
Presentation
Test
Week 13:
Good: Ch. 29-30 Noun/Verb (mix-ups)
Ch. 31 Slang
Ch. 32-33 Punctuation
Presentation
Test
Week 14:
Good: Ch. 34-37 Punctuation and Mechanics
Ch. 38-42 Punctuation and Mechanics
Final Thought: The Erosion of Grammar
Presentation
Test
Week 15:
Research Paper Due
Review
Mastery Test
Guidelines/Standards of the Michigan State Board of Education: This course, through a
combination of its objectives, student involvement in its methodology, and student
involvement in its evaluation processes, fulfills 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 2.7,
3.1.7, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3
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