Full Description
Advanced Grammar is a new, advanced-level grammar course that prepares English language learners for academic work. Its unique approach helps students master written grammar with the use of authentic academic sources and prepares them to read extensive academic texts, write and present using academic language, and process complex academic content. Advanced Grammar focuses on the academic forms and uses of grammatical structures without oversimplifying either the content or the grammar structures. This approach is made possible by the authentic textbook content upon which each chapter is based.
Features
In-depth exposure to authentic academic language via textbook excerpts. Students become accustomed to and use authentic academic language as it is spoken and written.
Rigorous and authentic readings from a variety of academic disciplines. Students are exposed to rich content that illustrates examples of grammar in academic discourse.
Contextualized grammar presented in authentic academic texts. Students broaden their knowledge of grammar in real academic contexts from a variety of academic disciplines.
Comprehensive range of advanced grammar structures presented in clear, accessible charts. Students are exposed to complex meanings and learn to use grammar in a manner more similar to that of native speakers.
Varied range of inductive and deductive exercises. Students practice and understand the target grammar using authentic textbook content.
Open-ended, productive tasks. Students produce higher-level spoken and written discourse, incorporating the grammar they have learned.
Discipline-specific and universal academic vocabulary. Students learn meanings and develop knowledge of vocabulary industively and deductively.
Contents
Part 1: The Verb Tense System: Using Academic Verb Tense Patterns
(Academic Discipline: Computer Science)
Chapter 1: Review of Verb Tenses
Chapter 2: Passive Verbs
Chapter 3: Modal Auxiliary Verbs
Part 1: Putting It All Together
Part 2: Noun and Noun Phrases: Adding Variety and Detail
(Academic Discipline: Sociology)
Chapter 4: Noun Functions
Chapter 5: Elements of Noun Phrases: Premodifiers
Chapter 6: Elements of Noun Phrases: Postmodifiers
Part 2: Putting It All Together
Part 3: Adjective Clauses and Phrases: Adding Description, Prediction, Historical Explanation, and Emphasis
(Academic Discipline: History)
Chapter 7: Review of Adjective Clauses
Chapter 8: Reduced Adjective Clauses and Adjective Phrases
Chapter 9: Academic Uses of Adjective Clauses, Phrases, and Cleft References
Part 3: Putting It All Together
Part 4: Adverb Clauses, Adverb Phrases and Other Structures that Express Complex Relationships
(Academic Discipline: Anthropology)
Chapter 10: Adverb Clauses and Other Structures that Express Time, Cause/Effect, Purpose, and Manner
Chapter 11: Adverb Clauses and Other Structures that Express Concession, Contrast, and Condition
Chapter 12: Reduced Adverb Clauses and Absolute Constructions
Part 4: Putting It All Together
Part 5: Noun Clauses
(Academic Discipline: Physics)
Chapter 13: Noun Clauses Used as Objects
Chapter 14: Noun Clauses Used as Subjects, Complements, and Appositives
Chapter 15: Noun Clauses Used for Academic Purposes
Part 5: Putting It All Together
References
Bibliography
Appendix A: Vocabulary Practice
Appendix B: Writing and Speaking Guidelines
Appendix C: Answer Keys for Appendix A
Appendix D: Answer Keys for "What Did You Learn?"
Glossary of Grammar and Writing Terms
