Fall 2017 - LING 100 D200
Communication and Language (3)
Class Number: 3136
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Anne Rimrott
arimrott@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A non-theoretical approach to the study of language using examples from a variety of languages. Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
Covering a new topic almost every week, this course introduces the study of language and human communication. Some of the things we’ll look at include:
. human language vs. animal communication
. language in society, accents and dialects
. language acquisition in children and adults, bilingualism
. languages of the world and Aboriginal languages of Canada
. psycholinguistics, language in the brain, language disorders
. structure of language (sounds, words, sentences)
Grading
- Participation 7%
- Quizzes 12%
- Midterm exam 1 27%
- Midterm exam 2 27%
- Midterm exam 3 27%
- NO FINAL EXAM
NOTES:
· This course may be applied towards the Certificate of Liberal Arts or the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, but not both. · Linguistics program students cannot count this course towards their breadth requirements unless in joint or double majors, extended minor, or double minors program.
· Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at https://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/exampoliciesanddepartmentstandards.html
· Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).
· 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.
· A grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
1. O'Grady, William & John Archibald (2015). Contemporary Linguistic Analysis: An Introduction (8th edition). Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-404679-2 (loose leaf version, no companion website access code)
or ISBN: 978-0-321-83615-1 (more expensive paperback version, no companion website access code).
· Other editions of the textbook cannot be used.
· The textbook can also be purchased with an access code to the companion website, which gives you access to online materials for the course (study guides for chapters, audio files, additional exercises and information). You are NOT required to access these materials for the course but some students may find them helpful. It is your own decision whether you want to buy the book with or without the access code.
· In Ling 220, different chapters of the SAME textbook are used – so you can get one textbook and use it in two courses.
The textbook is available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore, Burnaby campus, and can also be purchased through various online sources. In addition, some materials (e.g. journal articles) may be required that will be provided on Canvas 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