Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - LING 350 D100

First Language Acquisition (3)

Class Number: 5661

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Jun 18, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 221 and 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 IS AN INTERSESSION COURSE FROM MAY 7 - JUNE 18

This course provides an introduction to the study of first language acquisition. The course explores a range of observed data from children’s acquisition of phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic and communicative grammars, both in English and across the world’s languages. The course will focus primarily on the description of acquisition patterns, but with reference to both theoretical approaches and empirical methods. The course will also discuss findings from atypical language development. Students must have excellent English abilities to be able to analyze patterns of English as produced by learners.

Grading

  • Homework assignments 40%
  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Project Data Analysis 25%
  • Quizzes and Participation 15%

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” 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:

O’Grady, William. (2005). How children learn language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-052-153192-4 [paperback].

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

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