BCPW501
Advanced Grammar: Untying the Knots
This course is for individuals who want to delve deep into the mysteries of English grammar.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Hours | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCPW501-VA11241 | 5 - Mon | May 14–Jun 18 (no class May 21) |
6:30–8:30 pm | Van | Vlad Konieczny | 10 | $490 | Register |
This course is part of the following program(s):
Prerequisites
You should have a strong command of spoken and written English. You should also have completed Grammar: A Quick Review of Common Puzzles in Today's English or some other formal training in grammar. Please note that this is not an ESL course.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course, you will understand the following:
- Verb tenses and sequencing
- Pronoun cases and their correct use
- The subjunctive mood
- Parallelism
- Coordination and subordination
- Conjunctions
- Relative clauses
- Varieties of sentence patterns
- Transitions and paragraphs
- Usage and more
How will I learn?
You’ll learn through in-class exercises.
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on a final exam.
Textbooks and learning materials
Crystal, David; Making Sense of Grammar; 2004; Pearson Longman. ISBN: 0582848636
Can I take this course if I am an ESL student?
We recommend IELTS (International English Language Testing System) academic test results for students whose first language is not English.
ESL students must submit proof of their IELTS results before registering in the course.
Requirements:
- Overall band score minimum 6.5
- No band below 6.0
- Writing band score: minimum 7.0
To submit proof of test results, please contact Kirsten Masse at 778-782-5073 or masse@sfu.ca. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL scores in lieu of IELTS scores, and that we cannot refund your registration fees if we determine that your English-language skills are not adequate after the course start date.
The IELTS fee is $265 and is administered at Simon Fraser University’s Vancouver campus on a monthly basis. For more information about IELTS, contact us at 778-782-5930 or ielts@sfu.ca, or download an application form online.
If you do not meet the minimum language requirements, we encourage you to contact SFU Continuing Studies' English Language and Culture (ELC) program. Contact us at 778-782-5126 or elc@sfu.ca to find out about courses in business writing and grammar. You may also review program information online.