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
Types of Clause (from A University Grammar of English, pp.166-175 )
Co-ordination and Subordination (Only Finite Clauses)
Different Concepts & Notions (viz. request, order, question, condition, purpose, suggestion, wishes, hope, intention, obligation, contrast, concession, permission) (from A.S. Hornby)
Literary Appreciation (Prose)
Research Methodology: Selecting a Topic, Compiling a Working Bibliography, Outlining, Writing Drafts (from MLA Handbook…, 7th Edition, 2009)
• A.S. Hornby : A Guide to Patterns and Usage (OUP, 1954)
• L.G. Alexander: Poetry and Prose Appreciation for Overseas Students (O. Longman, London, 1975)
• Marjorie Boulton. The Anatomy of Prose.
• A.S. Hornby : A Guide to Patterns and Usage (OUP, 1954)
• L.G. Alexander: Poetry and Prose Appreciation for Overseas Students (O. Longman, London, 1975)
• Marjorie Boulton. The Anatomy of Prose.
Links:
[1] https://english.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/modern-english-usage-and-grammar
[2] https://english.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2014-2015-0