This course is intended for students who have reached an advanced level of English but need to further develop and improve their language skills. The focus will be on the difficulties students face when writing and speaking English. You will analyse texts and discover their underlying grammatical systems, focusing on form and function as well as error awareness, correction and analysis. ENG 117 focuses on the following word classes: verbs (including tense formation, grammatical functions and modality), adjectives, adverbs and prepositions in simple sentences. This course is designed specifically to help you further develop competency in grammar, vocabulary and modes of written expression under timed conditions. In order to improve your self-editing skills, you will keep a portfolio of written work.
