Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2015 - LING 100 D900

Communication and Language (3)

Class Number: 4180

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A non-theoretical approach to the study of language using examples from a variety of languages. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces the study of language and human communication. Some of the topics we’ll look at include:

  •  the biological basis of human language
  • relations of language to cognition, culture and thought
  • structure in language
  • the neurological basis of language and language disorders
  • language acquisition
  • languages of the world
  • language change
  • human language vs. animal communication 
  • evolution of human language 
  • language in society 
  • writing systems
i) This course may be applied towards the Certificate of Liberal Arts or the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, but not both.

ii) Linguistics program students cannot count this course towards their breadth requirements unless in joint or double majors, extended minor, or double minors program.

iii) Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/student-resources/department-standards.html#main_content_text

iv) A grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

v) All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Grading

  • In-Class Exam I 30%
  • In-Class Exam II 30%
  • In-Class Exam III 40%
  • There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:


1. iClicker

All materials are available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore, Burnaby campus. In addition, some materials (e.g. journal articles) may be required that can be downloaded online for free.  

REQUIRED READING:

1. Contemporary Linguistic Analysis: An Introduction by O’Grady and Archibald. 7th edition. Pearson. ISBN: 9780 321 753 687. Available from the SFU Bookstore (Burnaby).  

  • Note: Other editions of the textbook cannot be used.   
  • Note: In Ling 220, different chapters of the SAME textbook are used.

All materials are available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore, Burnaby campus. In addition, some materials (e.g. journal articles) may be required that can be downloaded online for free. 

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS