Spring 2018 - LING 282W D100
Writing for Linguistics (3)
Class Number: 2118
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Keir Moulton
kmoulton@sfu.ca
1 778 782-9390
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Prerequisites:
LING 220: Introduction to Linguistics
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Develops skills in writing in linguistics while providing a closer look at fundamental concepts of the discipline. As topics examined may vary by term, this course may be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Writing/Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course examines aspects of structure and meaning that underlie common misinterpretations, misunderstandings and humour. We will study syntactic ambiguities and how the human sentence processor structures linguistic input, as well as the process of recovering a speaker’s meaning from what a speaker literally says. Topics covered include phrase structure and grammatical category, garden path sentences, and pragmatic reasoning. Students will build on their knowledge of linguistic analyses through written assignments on data description, pattern extraction and hypothesis testing.
Grading
- Tests 25%
- Assignments (7) 60%
- In-class writing (4) 10%
- Participation 5%
- 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/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:
Selected readings posted on Canvas
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