Syntax

Syllabus

1. Terminology. The Simple Sentence. Clausal Constituents. The Subject.

2. The Object. Passives. Clause Complex. Coordination and Subordination.

3. Clause Complex. Coordination and Subordination. Content Clauses.

4. Relative Clauses 1

5. Relative Clauses 2

6. Time Clauses

7. Conditional Clauses

1.

8. Conditional Clauses

2.

9. Clauses of Concession.

10. Clauses of Reason. Clauses of Purpose.

11. The non-finite clauses. The Infinitive.

12. Using Gerund and Infinitive. Participles.

13. Revision.

Annotation

The course shows intentional and structural sentence types of modern English, main sentence structures and word order. Participants are expected to master theoretical knowledge as well as its practical application in their future teaching practice.