Fall 2018 - LING 200 D100
Introduction to English Sentence Analysis (3)
Class Number: 4733
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Ivelina Koleva Tchizmarova
ikt1@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles, for those desiring basic knowledge of language structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis. This course is particularly suited for students interested in the teaching of English as a second language.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course introduces you to commonly used terminology and concepts employed in analyzing English grammar. It’s a practical course. The materials will help you to develop the analytical skills needed for understanding how sentences are put together. LING 200 is not prescriptive, but rather takes a descriptive approach: it deals with how we actually use English. It’s a course that will appeal especially to those planning to teach English as a second language or who will be taking other linguistics or related courses at the university level.
Grading
- Assignments 12%
- Exam 1 25%
- Exam 2 28%
- Exam 3 28%
- Participation 7%
- No Final Exam
NOTES:
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.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
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).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Morenberg, Max (2014). Doing Grammar (5th Edition). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-994733-1.
Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess, and Ivelina Tchizmarova (2011). Introduction to the Description of English Grammar. Dubuque, Iowa, USA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4652-0542-1
Please note that earlier editions of either of these books above are not acceptable.
RECOMMENDED READING:
The following books are available in the Reserves section of the SFU Library. They have additional info about LING 200 topics and related matters.
• Huddleston, Rodney & Pullum, Geoffrey. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Swan, Michael. (2005, 3rd ed.). Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Yule, George. (1998). Explaining English Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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