On the Questionable Utility of Grammar: a Viewpoint

This research paper presents the author's personal viewpoint about the place of grammar, questioning its teaching when dealing with language acquisition. By means of questions and answers, the author reviews controversial issues, such as the utility of grammar in the classroom and what we under...

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Autor principal: Díaz H.,René
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez 2003
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Sumario:This research paper presents the author's personal viewpoint about the place of grammar, questioning its teaching when dealing with language acquisition. By means of questions and answers, the author reviews controversial issues, such as the utility of grammar in the classroom and what we understand by `a high level of proficiency in English Grammar. Finally, by looking back into earlier language education and the origins of many misunderstandings and misconceptions, the author sketches a definition of grammar, pointing out its utility and current state in modern English teaching