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Course Construct : The DNA of Language

Course Construct : The DNA of Language. Foundations of Grammar, EN 378 Introduction Dr. Eaton, Facilitator, Spring, 2007. Section Breakdowns in Grammar.

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Course Construct : The DNA of Language

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  1. Course Construct: The DNA of Language Foundations of Grammar, EN 378 Introduction Dr. Eaton, Facilitator, Spring, 2007

  2. Section Breakdowns in Grammar We will spend 3-4 weeks on each unit. This will help you to understand the constant relationship of these three elements that build our language.

  3. Grammar Levels: Beyond the “Rules” Resources: Getting What you Want

  4. Defining Language Etiquette • English as Latin-based, stemming from Greek. Strong French, German and dialectical influences. • English as a Romance or (semi-soft) language in terms of physical sounds. • Not a tonal language although inflection or “stresses” on words form a tonal basis. • Constantly evolving, jargon becomes mainstream.

  5. Defining Language Etiquette, cont… What is Transformational? • SOCIAL GRAMMAR (transformational) – Meaning, we adapt language to meet our specific needs or “Transform” it. Consider these levels of grammar. A problem occurs when we use one form of grammar not appropriate to a chosen social occasion. This is called Descriptive Grammar and must be considered equal to value in prescriptivegrammar.

  6. Three Grammar Forms • There are three grammars in your head. • 1) The “ease” Grammar – even is has rules. (slang, dialect, regionalism) • 2) Formal prescriptive grammar – making sentences and understanding constructs. • The social implications of usage – (why grammar 1 and grammar 2 don’t always lead to success in grammar 3)

  7. Other Language issues in Chap.1 • Correctness – what is simply “right” • Preference based on environment. • Language variety – absorption • Edited American English • Language change – Progressivism • Language in the Classroom, Expectations - End chap 1 overview -

  8. Structural Beginnings, the 8 parts of speech • 1) the self test – how many do you know. Write them down. • Did you have any which you thought were parts of speech? • Did any of you label the Direct object and the indirect object as a part of speech? • O.K, now that we know the three grammars and you’ve tested yourself, let’s begin by reviewing the first four of eight (and the two related DO and IO) today. Click on: • Parts of speech (4)

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