Taking the G-r-r-r Out of Grammar.

Tchudi, Stephen; Thomas, Lee

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ535483

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274

EISSN: N/A

Taking the G-r-r-r Out of Grammar.

Tchudi, Stephen; Thomas, Lee

English Journal, v85 n7 p46-54 Nov 1996

Describes a course for preservice English teachers on descriptive grammar. Discusses definitions and aims and what to do about traditional grammar; transformational-generative grammar; language acquisition; and applied grammar. Presents teaching strategies. (RS)

Descriptors: Course Descriptions, English Instruction, English Teacher Education, Generative Grammar, Grammar, Higher Education, Language Acquisition, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Traditional Grammar

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Note: Theme: The Great Debate (Again): Teaching Grammar and Usage.