Modern English Usage & Grammar

Paper Code: 
ENG 121
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100
Objective: 
  • To familiarize the 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: OUP. Longman, 1975.
  • Boulton, Majorie. The Anatomy of Prose. London: Routledge, 1975. Print.
  • Hornby, A.S.A Guide to Patterns and Usage. London: OUP, 1954.Print.

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017