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The course 'Advanced English Grammar for Academic Success' taught by Professor Mohamed ZNIBER aims to enhance university students' proficiency in advanced English grammar for academic and professional contexts. Key topics include tenses, passive voice, reported speech, and modals, with a focus on improving written and oral communication skills. Assessment will be through quizzes, exams, and class participation, ensuring students can analyze and edit complex texts effectively by the end of the course.

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Course Description

The course 'Advanced English Grammar for Academic Success' taught by Professor Mohamed ZNIBER aims to enhance university students' proficiency in advanced English grammar for academic and professional contexts. Key topics include tenses, passive voice, reported speech, and modals, with a focus on improving written and oral communication skills. Assessment will be through quizzes, exams, and class participation, ensuring students can analyze and edit complex texts effectively by the end of the course.

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Instructor: Mohamed ZNIBER, Professor

Course Name: Grammar 2 Semester 2


Course Location: Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Cadi Ayyad University-
Marrakesh
Class Time: Wednesday 08:30a.m – 11: 30a.m
Groups: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Room: 41

Course Title: Advanced English Grammar for Academic Success

Course Overview:

This course is designed to enhance university students' proficiency in advanced English


grammar, with a focus on its application in academic and professional contexts. Through
a comprehensive exploration of complex grammatical structures, students will develop
the skills necessary to communicate effectively in various settings.

Course Objectives:

1. Master advanced grammar structures and their appropriate usage.


2. Improve clarity and coherence in written communication.
3. Enhance oral communication skills through a deeper understanding of
grammatical concepts.
4. Analyze and edit complex texts for grammatical accuracy.

Key Topics Covered:

• Tenses: In-depth exploration of all verb tenses (past, present, future, perfect,
continuous) and their appropriate usage in different contexts.
• Passive Voice: Understanding and constructing passive sentences, including the
rationale behind their use in academic and professional writing.
• Reported Speech: Rules and practice for converting direct speech into reported
speech, with a focus on changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions.
• Modals: Advanced usage of modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall,
should, will, would) to express necessity, possibility, permission, and other
nuances.

Teaching Methods:

The course employs a variety of instructional approaches, including lectures, interactive


exercises, group discussions, and practical assignments. These methods are designed to
foster both theoretical understanding and practical application of grammatical concepts.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Students will be assessed through a combination of quizzes, exams, and participation in


class activities. This balanced approach ensures that both knowledge and application
skills are evaluated.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will have improved their grammatical accuracy,
enhanced their writing skills, and gained the ability to analyze and edit complex texts
effectively.

Conclusion:

This course is essential for university students seeking to refine their grammatical skills
for academic excellence and professional success. By mastering advanced English
grammar, students will be better equipped to communicate effectively in various
contexts, enhancing their overall academic and professional prospects.

Additional Resources:

• Thomson and Martinet: A practical English Grammar Paperback ed., 1997


LONGMAN
• Michael Swan & Catherine Walter: Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced,
2011 OXFORD
• Recommended readings for further study

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