Language Structure: Sentences and Sounds

Synopsis

This course builds on students’ basic understanding of English sentence structure (grammar) and English sound system (pronunciation). In the study of English grammar, the focus will be on developing a more profound understanding and analysis of sentence structure in terms of its constituents and word classes. In the study of pronunciation, the focus will be on developing a deeper understanding and analysis of English pronunciation using the International Phonetics Association (IPA) system.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

What is grammar? Word Class; Nouns
Noun Phrases
Verbs; Verb Phrases
SVOCA; Sentence Types
Phonetic Transcription
Suffixes and Word Stress; Weak Forms and Reduced Vowels

Learning Outcome

Identify the constituent and word class structures of English
Demonstrate their understanding of the constituent and word class structures of English by using the theoretical constructs learnt
Recognize all the key English sounds and prosodic features
Illustrate their understanding of the key English sounds and prosodic features by using the theoretical constructs learnt
Discriminate, with reasoned arguments, between grammatical and ungrammatical sentence constructions
Differentiate the key English sounds and prosodic features in their listening and speech

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Language Structure: Sentences and Sounds