ELING 322
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Modern American Usage
Course Description
Current conventions and effective use of American English.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Rule identification and description
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and describe 100+ rules of English usage using the appropriate metalanguage -discuss grammatical rules using grammatical terminology - identify the parts of a usage rule, including support and editorial stance
Title
Rule application
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to skillfully apply usage rules when appropriate to the context. - in linguistic context - in rhetorical context
Title
Using usage guides
Learning Outcome
Students will be proficient in using usage guides independently.
Title
Understanding variation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to cast usage rules in terms of language variation.
Title
Using research tools
Learning Outcome
Use research tools to critically assess usage rules.
