SPECIAL AREAS OF ENGLISH
| Title | ΕΙΔΙΚΕΣ ΠΕΡΙΟΧΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΗΣ / SPECIAL AREAS OF ENGLISH |
| Code | Γλ4-306 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | English Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600007620 |
Programme of Study: 2024-2025
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2013 – 2014 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600046620
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600046620
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
In particular, the course aims at focusing on the idiosyncrasies of English which create problems in learning but also teaching them
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
Course Content (Syllabus)
The chief objective of this course is to focus on three, thought to be difficult and problematic for Greek learners, areas of English, namely specific parts of the grammar, the vocabulary as well as the culture of English. In particular, the course aims at focusing on the idiosyncrasies of English which create problems in learning but also teaching them. Phrasal verbs, prepositions, collective nouns, tail questions, negation, are cases in point as far as grammatical aspects are concerned; specialized vocabulary, idiosyncratic ways of expressing social needs, and the learning of the vocabulary via other means like songs or music are comprised in the study of the vocabulary. Finally, special cultural elements such as gestures, clothing, facial expressions are treated as indicative aspects of sociolinguistic interaction. The course is recommended only for students who can attend classes on a regular basis since no textbook is provided. Assessment: Final Exam
Keywords
Grammar, Vocabulary, Culture
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
Course Organization
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Student Assessment
Description
Final exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Akmajian, Adrian and Frank Heny. 1976. An Introduction to the Principles of Transformational Syntax, The MIT Press
Cook, John Lennox, Gethin Amorey and Keith Mitchell. 1980. A New Way to Proficiency in English, Wiley, John & Sons
Fromkin, V., Rodman R. and N. Hyams. 2007. An Introduction to Language, Thomson Wadsworth
Land, G. 1980. What’s in the News, Longman
Leech, G and J. Svartvic. 1993. A Communicative Grammar of English, Longman
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. 1986. Longman
McArthur, Tom and Beryl Atkins. 1974. Dictionary of English Phrasal Verbs and their Idioms, Collins
Psaltou, A and M. Valiouli. 1994. Expressing Negation in Greek, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on English and Greek, School of English, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 72-87
Quirk R. and S. Greenbaum. 1987. A University Grammar of English. Longman
Roget’s Thesaurus. 1979. Penguin
Radden, G. and R. Dirven, 2007. Cognitive English Grammar, Benjamins
Rosenthal, Marilyn S. and Daniel B. Freeman. 1989. Longman Photo Dictionary, Longman
Seidl, Jennifer and W. McMordie. 1988. English idioms and how to use them, Oxford University Press
Swan, Michael. 1985. Practical English Usage, OUP
Ward, J. Millington. 1972. Practice in Structure and Usage, Longman
Last Update
27-08-2013
