ENG 290: English Grammar and Usage

This course will provide a review of the basics of grammar and mechanics for the purpose of knowing and explaining how English grammar and language works. Students will learn the Reed-Kellogg system of diagramming to understand the deep structure of language. Grammar will be presented from both a prescriptive and descriptive perspective. Ideal for studentsinterested in language and writing, studying a foreign language, or wanting to teach English or a foreign language.