ATS2681 Structure of English
Faculty of Arts
ATS2681 Structure of English is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1339 and ATS1338 and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2681
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2681
4 units list ATS2681 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Two gateway units (ATS1338, ATS1339, ATS1291, ATS1292)
Prohibition: ATS3681
Overview
The unit provides a step-by-step account of the basics of English grammatical structures from the perspective of the theoretical insights of modern linguistics. Such a knowledge has many practical applications, including foreign language learning and teaching, effective communication (especially written skills) and literary analysis. Using examples and exercises from 'real' language, this unit guides students through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences, comparing the patterns and structures of leading standard and non-standard varieties, especially those that have arisen as a result of the global spread of English.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Morphology and constituents20%
- Structure and meaning of sentences20%
- Grammar at work — analyzing texts25%
- Weekly homework exercises5%
- Final online test30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain and apply key notions used in the analysis of contemporary English grammar;
- 2
discuss and analyse the patterns and structures that distinguish the main standard varieties of English from each other and from other important varieties;
- 3
articulate the key features that distinguish formal and informal usage, and different occupational varieties;
- 4
analyse the way the processes set in place by globalization and the electronic revolution have been shaping English structure;
- 5
apply your knowledge to the analysis of 'real' texts, especially with the view to how information is structured in discourse.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Seminars24 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2681 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Kathryn Burridge
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Kathryn Burridge
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2681?
You need ATS1339 and ATS1338 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2681?
ATS2681 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ATS3666, ATS3762, ATS3778 and ATS3816.
When is ATS2681 offered?
In 2020, ATS2681 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2681?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2681 have an exam?
No. ATS2681 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2681?
ATS2681 is part of Korean studies; and Linguistics and English Language.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Organisational unit
- Linguistics
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021