Fall 2017 - LING 220 D100

Introduction to Linguistics (3)

Class Number: 3141

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2017
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to linguistic analysis. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides an introduction to the field of linguistics by exploring human language through a focus on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics (the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds), phonology (the patterning of speech sounds), morphology (word structure and formation), syntax (sentence structure and formation), and semantics (meaning in human language).

While these linguistic concepts will be explained on the basis of English, examples from many different languages will contribute to a better understanding of the variety and complexities of human language. It will open your eyes to many interesting things.  

Grading

  • Homework Assignments 20%
  • In-class activities and attendance 5%
  • Mid-term Examination 30%
  • Final Examination 45%

NOTES:

i) This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts or the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, but not both.
ii) Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.
iii) A grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
iv) All student requests for accommodation of 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. 
v) Students requiring accommodations as the result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778.782.3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

O'Grady, William & Archibald, John. (2015). Contemporary Linguistic Analysis: An Introduction (8th edition). Pearson. ISBN: 9780134046792 (loose leaf version, no companion website access code) or ISBN: 9780321836151 (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 100, different chapters of the SAME textbook are used. You can purchase one textbook and use it in two courses.

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