Fall 2018 - LING 350 D100
First Language Acquisition (3)
Class Number: 4741
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 5, 2018
Wed, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Henny Yeung
hohennyy@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3955
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Prerequisites:
One of LING 301W, 309W or 482W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the study of language acquisition from the point of view of linguistic structure. Students who have taken LING 250 may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course provides an introduction to the study of language acquisition. The course explores research findings regarding children’s acquisition of phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic systems. Although the course will focus on the description of acquisition patterns, theoretical approaches and empirical methodology will also be discussed. The course will investigate some examples of atypical language development. Students must have excellent English abilities to be able to analyze patterns of English produced by learners.
Grading
- Participation 4%
- Homework/Problem Sets 20%
- Mid-term Exam 22%
- Quizzes 24%
- Final exam (cumulative) 30%
NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that you see the Student Advisor regarding your degree requirements at least two semesters before you plan to graduate. Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/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 otr csdo@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Required readings will be available for download from the course website.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Saxton, Matthew. (2010). Child Language: Acquisition and Development. (2nd Edition) Sage Publications, LTD. [paperback]. Online version also available.
ISBN: 978-1446295625
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