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AmLa Grammar Courses

The American Language Department offers an intermediate and an advanced grammar class for English language learners. 

AMLA 87  AMLA GRAMMAR FOUNDATIONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36   

Focuses on beginning to intermediate grammar topics for the academic success of English language learners, with an emphasis on usage that improves writing and speaking. Topics covered include most frequently used verb forms and tenses, sentence parts, sentence types and sentence structure, as well as the writing process and editing skills in writing.

For complete schedule, see Online Search for Classes.

AMLA 97  AMLA ADVANCED GRAMMAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

2 Units (Not Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36   
Advisory: Eligibility for AMLA 90

Focus on advanced grammar topics for English Language Learners, with an emphasis on constructions that improve writing and speaking. Topics covered will include level of diction, importance of word choice, sentence sophistication, sentence connectors, sentence variety, verb tense review, modals, verbals, passive voice, and coherence devices.

For complete schedule, see Online Search for Classes.