Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - LING 309W D100

Sociolinguistics (3)

Class Number: 1719

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Dr. S. K. Hilgendorf
    skh7@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-8583
    Office: RCB 9211

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 282W. Recommended: LING 160 or LING 260.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A systematic approach to the study of linguistic variation in different areal, social, and cultural settings. Students with credit for LING 409 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines a wide range of sociolinguistic phenomena and studies, dealing with the topics of language variation, dialects, varieties, non-native language use, language contact, multilingualism, and language planning. An additional aim is to provide students with training and extensive practice in the styles of written argumentation that are typical in these areas and are required for advanced study in linguistics.

Grading

  • Attendance 10%
  • Particiaption (in class & on-line discussion board) 15%
  • Chapter summaries 15%
  • Mid-Term exams 30%
  • Term Paper (Literature Review; graded in components) 30%
  • NO FINAL EXAM

NOTES:


A detailed course syllabus will be distributed during the first week of class.


THE INSTRUCTOR STRONGLY RECOMMENDS: LING 160

To receive a passing grade on any assignment, including in-class writing, the quality of writing must be evaluated as at least LPI Level Four.

The following LPI levels will be used:
   Level Four: The writing is marred by one or another of a of a fairly wide range of deficiences: it may be thinly developed, repetitive or weak in overall structure; it may contain unvaried, loose or faulty sentence structure; its word choice may be inaccurate, inappropriate, or undiomatic (that is, it may use expresssions that are not found in standard English usage).
   Level Three: Essays are place at level three if they have many errors in sentence structure and vocabulary, or if they are weak in content and badly organized. Also placed at level three are essays with a high density of erros in the use of articles, the plural nouns, the form and tense of verbs, subject-verb agreement, and the English Idiom.

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://ww.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/student-resources/department-standards.html#main_content_text.

Please note that a grade of "FD" (Failed-Dishonesty) can and will be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accomodations 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 accomodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca)


Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Wardhaugh, Ronald, and Fuller, Janet M. 2015. An Introdcution to Sociolinguistics. 7th edition. Np: Wiley-Blackwell.


ISBN: 978-1-118-73229-8

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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