Structure Of Modern English I
- Arts
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 164 pages
- 17 units
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure of modern English. It explores the historical background of the language, its phonological structure, syntactic structure, and morphological structure. The course aims to equip students with the skills to analyze English at various linguistic levels, understand structural patterns, and use English effectively for general and academic purposes. It covers sounds, words, sentences and their interrelationships in communication.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 50 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENG121, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENG121 · UNIT 1 HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS TO MODERN ENGLISH
There are 15 hours of tutorials provided in support of this course. You will be notified of the dates, times and location of these tutorials, together with the name and phone number of your tutorial facilitator, as soon as you are allocated a tutorial group.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and describe the levels of structure of modern English
- Systematically analyze the structure of modern English
- Understand the historical development of modern English
- Construct grammatically correct sentences in English
- Apply morphological and syntactic rules to analyze complex sentences
What it prepares you for
- English Teacher
- Editor
- Content Writer
- Linguist
- Communication Specialist
- Education
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Media
- Public Relations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 4: Sentence Structure
Understanding the subtle differences between transitive and intransitive verbs requires careful analysis of sentence structure and meaning.
- Module 3: Morphological Structure
Unit 4: Inflection and Derivation
Distinguishing between derivational and inflectional morphemes requires a deep understanding of word formation processes and grammatical functions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Historical Background and Phonological Structure
Unit 1: Historical Antecedents to Modern English · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the Anglo-Saxon origins and linguistic evolution.. Identify key historical events shaping Modern English.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: Language and Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Define language and its structural levels.. Differentiate between diachronic and synchronic language study.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 2Module 1: Historical Background and Phonological Structure
Unit 3: The Structure of the Sound System of English · 2 hours
Study Unit 3: Learn about sound production and classification.. Identify English consonant and vowel sounds.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 1: Historical Background and Phonological Structure
Unit 4: Syllable Structure in English · 2 hours
Study Unit 4: Define phonemes and allophones.. Describe the structure of the English syllable.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 4Module 1: Historical Background and Phonological Structure
Unit 5: Non Segmental Features of English · 2 hours
Study Unit 5: Understand accentuation, rhythm, and intonation.. Identify stress patterns in English words and sentences.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 5Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 1: Word Classes · 2 hours
Study Unit 1: Learn about open and closed class items.. Identify the characteristics of different word classes.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 6Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 2: Open class Items · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Learn about the features and functions of verbs.. Identify verbs in sentences.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 7Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 3: Closed class Items · 2 hours
Study Unit 3: Learn about the features and functions of prepositions.. Identify prepositions in sentences.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 8Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 4: Sentence Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 4: Identify the parts of a sentence.. Describe the elements of a sentence.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 9Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 5: Sentence Types: Structural and Functional · 2 hours
Study Unit 5: Identify different types of English sentences.. Construct different types of sentences.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 10Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 6: Clauses in Sentence Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 6: Identify clauses and their structure.. Analyze sentences into constituent clauses.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 11Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Unit 7: Group Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 7: Identify phrases and their structure.. Describe the structure of nominal, verbal, adverbial and adjectival groups.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 12Module 3: Morphological Structure
Unit 1: Basic Units of Word Structure · 2 hours
Study Unit 1: Explain morphemes and allomorphs.. Analyze words into constituent morphemes.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 13Module 3: Morphological Structure
Unit 2: The Nature of the Morpheme · 2 hours
Study Unit 2: Differentiate between bound and free morphemes.. Differentiate between roots, stems and bases.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for key linguistic terms (phoneme, morpheme, syntax).
- Practice sentence diagramming to understand sentence structure.
- Review historical timelines of English language development.
- Focus on identifying different types of clauses and phrases.
- Practice analyzing words into their constituent morphemes.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 phonological concepts.
- Dedicate specific study time for each module weekly.
- Review all TMAs and their feedback.
- Prioritize understanding of core concepts over memorization.
- Practice constructing different types of sentences (simple, compound, complex).
- Use online resources for additional practice and examples.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.
- Allocate time for final revision and practice questions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENG121 about?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure of modern English. It explores the historical background of the language, its phonological structure, syntactic structure, and morphological structure. The course aims to equip students with the skills to analyze English at various linguistic levels, understand structural patterns, and use English effectively for general and academic purposes. It covers sounds, words, sentences and their interrelationships in communication.
How many units does ENG121 have?
ENG121, Structure Of Modern English I, has 17 units across 3 modules, over 164 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENG121?
ENG121 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Arts.
Is ENG121 hard?
ENG121 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ENG121 take to study?
About 50 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is ENG121 assessed?
ENG121 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor marked assessments and Final examination.
What can I do with ENG121?
English Teacher, Editor, Content Writer, Linguist and Communication Specialist.
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