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Distance learning course of 1 years duration
WHO SHOULD STUDY GRAMMAR?
The course will be of interest to:
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working journalists
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those who wish to improve the knowledge of grammar
COURSE STRUCTURE
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Structure: |
Module 1 |
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Module 2 |
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Duration: |
1 year (max) |
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Awarding Body: |
The Irish Academy |
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
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purpose of this course is to give journalists a basic knowledge of
grammar and style, to enable them to express themselves clearly, and
to give them the vocabulary to discuss technical aspects of their
writing.
Module 1
Parts of speech
The Function of words
The Simple sentence
Parts of speech in detail (nouns)
Punctuation Marks
Case – The noun
Pronouns
Adjectives
Adverbs
Verbs – Agreement with subject
Verbs – Active and Passive.
Module 2
Verbs – Transitive and Intransitive
Verb and number with None and One of…
Direct and indirect Speech
Verbs – the Present perfect / Past perfect
Sentence structure. Clauses
Pronouns, Gender and case
Clauses with Which and That.
The Subjunctive
Syntax. Badly constructed sentences.
Misused Words
Tautology
Irony
Position of the Preposition
The Split Infinitive
Grammar, Level 2, Part 2 (Grammar in Detail)
Verbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grammar for journalists is open to journalists or
students of journalism or communications. Candidates must be at least
17 years of age.
Module 1 must be successfully completed before proceeding to Module
2..
FEES
The fee for this course, by e-mail, is €440. |
