Spring 2018 - LING 200 E100

Introduction to Sentence Analysis (3)

Class Number: 11118

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

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:

NOTE: The instructor recommends a university writing course.

This course introduces you to commonly used terminology and concepts employed in analyzing English grammar. It is a practical course that can help you become a better reader and writer. The materials will help you develop the analytical skills needed for understanding how sentences are put together. The course is descriptive – it deals with how we actually use English. LING 200 will be especially useful for anyone planning to take other linguistics or related courses at the university level or who plan to teach English as a second language.

Grading

  • Midterm I 25%
  • Midterm II 25%
  • Midterm III 25%
  • Class Assignments 15%
  • Participation 10%
  • No Final Exam
  • (Grading is subject to change)

NOTES:

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” 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 (2010). Doing Grammar (5th edition). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-538729-2

Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess and Ivelina Tchizmarova (2011) Introduction to the Description of English Grammar. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt. ISBN: 978-1-4652-0542-1

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