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Course Description

3 Remote Session Course

Can you ever split an infinitive? Can you start a sentence with and? Learn how to separate fact from folklore and trends from eternal verities by drilling down to the basics of sentence structure. This review of the mechanics of language will begin with parts of speech and move through phrases and clauses and the rich world of verb forms to contemporary grammar problems that plague the experts.

Requirements

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Students participating in Professional Studies non-credit courses must possess a minimum of a High School diploma and must be an adult age 18 or older. Non-credit courses are taken primarily by professionals seeking to develop new skills, broaden their expertise, and build a knowledge base for their professional or personal goals. No application is required. Simply enroll by adding a course to your shopping cart and follow the steps during the checkout process.

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Section Title
Copyediting: Grammar for Professionals
Type
Remote Learning
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 05, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
10.5
Location
  • Emerson College
Delivery Options
Remote Learning  
Course Fee(s)
A614 tuition $390.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.05 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 01, 2023 to Jan 29, 2024
Transfer to a Different Course
No transfer request allowed after enrollment. Students may drop a course and re-enroll in a new course prior to the course start date.
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook
  • The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition, Amy Einsohn and Marilyn Schwartz (University of California Press)
  • The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (University of Chicago Press): also available online at chicagomanualofstyle.org and through the Iwasaki Library
  • The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, last edition; also available online at apstylebook.com/online and through the Iwasaki Library
  • Copyediting Workbook, available on Canvas
Section Notes
This is a synchronous course. It takes place on Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 9:30pm EST via Zoom. The classes on Monday, January 29 and February 5, 2024 are being taught by Karen English. The class on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 is being taught by Carol Parikh.
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