ESL 400A

Elective: Grammar & Vocabulary Workshop A

This course is a multilevel elective designed for promoting grammar and vocabulary acquisition among learners of basic and intermediate English proficiency (CEFR A2-B1+). Workshop topics include formation and use of (a) simple, continuous, and perfect tenses in a variety of time situations (past, present, future), and (b) modals, gerunds, and infinitives. The workshop will also feature the development of academic vocabulary though a focus on etymology (e.g., Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, suffixes). Learners will apply grammatical structures and vocabulary in a variety of communicative activities and authentic contexts, including academic writing. The course meets three (3) clock hours per week.

Units: 0.25