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+64 3 364 2314

learningskills
@canterbury.ac.nz

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Learning Skills Centre
UCSA Building
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140

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Grammar Studio

A cooperative approach to error feedback is one of the best ways in which students can learn and become more independent as writers and editors if they make some investment in the process.

Grammar Studio is a weekly meeting of students interested in working collaboratively on their writing. The meetings are aimed at raising students’ awareness of the rules of English sentence structure and grammar.

Each week, two or three students will be asked to provide a piece of their own writing (usually one to two paragraphs) that they feel could be improved; in pairs or small groups, students will then discuss ways in which the piece can be reworked. In this way, everyone can participate and benefit from the shared discussion. Also, ad hoc queries and uncertainties about the use of English can be brought to the class for discussion and elucidation.

Tutor: Darina Norwood

Dates and times

  • Thursdays, 11 March to 1 April 2010, from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm: enrolment full: venue>>
  • Wednesdays, 28 April to 26 May 2010, from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm: enrolment and venue>>

Even if this series is fully booked, it is likely there will be space on the day, so feel free to turn up. If you would like to be notified when Grammar Studio is next scheduled, request it at a different time or day, or just find out more, email Darina.

 
 
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