The Structure of English
Studies in Form and Function for Language Teaching

Jeanette S. DeCarrico

About the Book

A Michigan Teacher Training Book

The Structure of English is not a course in linguistic theory or a prescriptive grammar text, but one that presents a descriptive approach to grammar and the structure of English. It is designed for graduate TESOL and certificate programs, as well as the new ESL/EFL teacher.

The Structure of English is unique in its focus on function (grammatical and discourse) as opposed to form, although form is addressed too. This characteristic reflects the philosophy that an understanding of discourse functions better enables teachers to see what's behind the grammar so that they can then teach it effectively to their students.

In lieu of exercises composed of unrelated sentences to present major points of grammar, the structures are illustrated with rich, "real world" contexts excerpted from literature (mostly American), including novels, short stories, poems, essays, and drama. Exercises in the companion workbook are likewise based on naturally occurring stretches of discourse.

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