Eng Grammar:Concepts & Controv
English Grammar: Concepts and Controversies In this course we will study the structure of the English language, learning key terms and strategies for analyzing English syntax. We will explore English grammar from both prescriptive and descriptive perspectives and examine its relevance to language policy, linguistic prejudice, and English education. Readings will be drawn from a variety of texts, including Rhetorical Grammar (2009), Eats, Shoots & Leaves (2006), Language Myths (1999), and Origins of the Specious (2010). This course is relevant to students wanting to increase their own knowledge of the English language, as well as to those seeking tools for English teaching and/or research.
English Grammar: Concepts and Controversies In this course we will study the structure of the English language, learning key terms and strategies for analyzing English syntax. We will explore English grammar from both prescriptive and descriptive perspectives and examine its relevance to language policy, linguistic prejudice, and English education. Readings will be drawn from a variety of texts, including Rhetorical Grammar (2009), Eats, Shoots & Leaves (2006), Language Myths (1999), and Origins of the Specious (2010). This course is relevant to students wanting to increase their own knowled …Read more
Professor Shapiro is very kind and understanding, and cares deeply about students' lives outside of class. She is always willing to meet and talk with students who are struggling, be it for academic or personal reasons, and is very generous in giving extensions and extra support. The content of this particular course may be seen as "basic" or "not college level" for some, but for people—such as myself—who did not have much formal grammar instruction in K-12 schooling, the material covered by this class is essential for anyone wishing to go further in the study of linguistics.
Professor Shapiro is very kind and understanding, and cares deeply about students' lives outside of class. She is always willing to meet and talk with students who are struggling, be it for academic or personal reasons, and is very generous in giving extensions and extra support. The content of this particular course may be seen as " …Read more
Overall, I really enjoyed taking this course with Professor Shapiro. She is an extremely kind and accommodating instructor whose passion for the subject matter is infectious. The assignments are not particularly difficult, especially since there's ample opportunity for you to revise your work if you're not happy with it; however, there's a reasonable amount of homework assigned in the first half of the course and there's a lot of grammatical concepts that are covered which can be a bit confusing if you haven't been formally taught grammar before. That being said, Professor Shapiro has a lot of office hours where you can get extra help if you need it.
Overall, I really enjoyed taking this course with Professor Shapiro. She is an extremely kind and accommodating instructor whose passion for the subject matter is infectious. The assignments are not particularly difficult, especially since there's ample opportunity for you to revise your work if you're not happy with it; however, the …Read more
This class is extremely easy and one could say it is too easy for a college course. Shapiro is super understanding and is always happy to help. However, this class feels like a Middle School class and sometimes the professor treats us like middle school students. However, easy course and a nice professor.
I originally took this class because I couldn't get any others but it was surprisingly interesting and ended up being one of my most engaging classes of the semester. Shapiro is very enthusiastic and understanding and made being in the class enjoyable.
Professor Shapiro is so personable. She teaches very well although she talks a bit fast so if u're slow you may have to catch up. Being in her class is like being in a pre-college classroom and I love it. Nothing is ever that serious. Easy A