Brush up your grammar

Increase your language awareness in order to improve your writing skills, learn a foreign language, teach English or help your children. Topics include parts of speech, sentence structure, word functions and basic punctuation. Unemployed daytime students pay a special low fee (20% of full fee).

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 02/07/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £85
Senior fee: £85

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HCS15*

Availability
Contact department

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

Improving your understanding of key elements of English grammar and sentence structure in order to feel more confident about editing your own writing.

What topics will we cover?

We will study grammar terminology and English language structure.
The course will introduce you to (or allow you to brush up on) various grammatical terms within the different topics covered. These will include parts of speech, sentence structure, verbs and verb tenses, functions of words, punctuation, common errors in writing, etc.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Name and Identify parts of speech (nouns, verbs etc)
- Identify a sentence vs a fragment (clauses and phrases)
- Identify different types of sentences (simple, compound, complex)
- Describe the functions of words (subject, etc)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of verbs
- Use basic punctuation
- Recognise the different tenses of verbs and Explain their uses
- Identify and correct common sentence errors.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This workshop is particularly geared to speakers of English as a first language, or to people who have been through the British educational system, and who feel insecure about their grammar. It is not an English as a Foreign Language grammar course. It should be particularly useful to those students who wish to improve their writing skills, are planning to study a foreign language, would like to help their children with their homework, or would like to teach EFL/ESOL. As the focus is on grammatical terminology and language structure, you will need to be able to express yourself clearly and fluently in writing (approximately GCSE grade C level).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Each week the tutor will present the topic for that session. You will then work through various practical exercises, both in class and at home, in order to reinforce the information presented.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The tutor will provide handouts throughout the course. You should bring writing materials.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. To be assessed for this course please come along to a Humanities drop-in-advice session. These take place as follows:
Term time
Mondays and Thursdays 12.30-13.30 and 17.30-18.30
Non term time
Mondays 17.30-18.30
Thursdays 12.30-13.30.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will be able to assess your progress through exercises and written work throughout the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

One of the general writing courses on offer at the City Lit, such as Improve Your Writing Style. You may also wish to concentrate on more specific types of writing, such as Essay Writing, Business Writing or Creative Writing.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
16/04/12 to 02/07/12	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	10 weeks	£85	£85	N/A	HCS15	Contact department	» Select
18/04/12 to 20/06/12	Wed	10:00 - 12:00	10 weeks	£108	£61	£19	HCS05	Full	» Select
19/04/12 to 21/06/12	Thu	18:00 - 19:30	10 weeks	£85	£85	N/A	HCS06	Full	» Select
26/09/11 to 05/12/11	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£93	£93	£27	HCS13	Contact department	» Select
28/09/11 to 07/12/11	Wed	10:00 - 12:00	11 weeks	£118	£67	£21	HCS01	Contact department	» Select
29/09/11 to 08/12/11	Thu	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£93	£93	N/A	HCS02	Contact department	» Select
09/01/12 to 19/03/12	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£93	£93	£27	HCS14	Contact department	» Select
12/01/12 to 22/03/12	Thu	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£93	£93	£27	HCS04	Contact department	» Select

Contact us

Humanities

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

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