LING20011 Grammar of English
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is LING20011 hard?
LING20011: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (5 reviews).
What you learn
A close look at English grammar using linguistic analysis: word classes, tense, clauses and how sentences connect.
After it you can
- Describe the major elements of English grammar
- Analyse grammar in different kinds of text
- Improve your own writing across text types
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2016–2021)
- Lectures, tutorial exercises, assignments and the exam are closely linked, and topics build week by week, so keep up and ask for help early. Reviewers praised the teaching.
- Earlier reviews (2016-2019) called it straightforward to do well, but the 2021 reviewer found it much harder than expected. Taking it before LING20006 Syntax is strongly recommended.
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Quick answers
- When is LING20011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking LING20011?
- No prerequisites.
- Does LING20011 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is LING20011 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Lectures, tutorial exercises, assignments and the exam are closely linked, and topics build week by week, so keep up and ask for help early. Reviewers praised the teaching.
- What do students say about LING20011?
- Lectures, tutorial exercises, assignments and the exam are closely linked, and topics build week by week, so keep up and ask for help early. Reviewers praised the teaching. Earlier reviews (2016-2019) called it straightforward to do well, but the 2021 reviewer found it much harder than expected. Taking it before LING20006 Syntax is strongly recommended.
- How many class hours a week does LING20011 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take LING20011 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate LING20011?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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