Modern English Usage & Grammar

Paper Code: 
ENG 121
Credits: 
4
Periods/week: 
4
Max. Marks: 
100
Objective: 
  • To familiarize students with grammatical structures and their applications
  • To develop the ability to comprehend, analyse and appreciate a literary text
  • To familiarize the students not only with the communication strategies but also with the Research Methodology while planning a Dissertation
12.00
Unit I: 

Types of Clause (from A University Grammar of English, pp.166-175)

12.00
Unit II: 

Co-ordination and Subordination (Only Finite Clauses)

12.00
Unit III: 

Different Concepts & Notions (viz. request, order, question, condition, purpose, suggestion, wish, hope, intention, obligation, contrast, concession, permission) (from A.S. Hornby)

12.00
Unit IV: 

Literary Appreciation (Prose)

12.00
Unit V: 

Research Methodology: Selecting a Topic, Compiling a Working Bibliography, Outlining, Writing Drafts (from MLA Handbook, 7th Edition, 2009

Source Books: 
  • Quirk, Randolph and Sidney Greenbaum.A University Grammar of English. London: Pearson, 1973.
  • MLA Handbook For Writers of Research Papers. 7th Edition, New Delhi, 2009.
SUGGESTED READINGS: 
  • Alexander, L.G.Poetry and Prose Appreciation for Overseas Students. London:O. Longman, 1975.
  • Boulton, Majorie. The Anatomy of Prose.London:Routledge,1975.
  • Hornby, A.S.A Guide to Patterns and Usage. London: OUP, 1954.
Academic Year: 
2018-2019