Summer 2020 - LING 350 D100
First Language Acquisition (3)
Class Number: 2904
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Henny Yeung
hohennyy@sfu.ca
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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 in infants and young children. Topics to be explored include the acquisition of phonetic and phonological patterns, word learning and the acquisition of morphological patterns (e.g., English past tense), as well as the beginnings of syntactic and semantic knowledge. The course will also investigate some examples of atypical language development, bilingualism / second-language learning in children. Both theoretical approaches and methodology will be covered, and there is also an optional practical component of this course, which will involve a field project that has students interacting with children in a community setting (e.g., Science World) in order to apply concepts from the course with young children in our community.
Grading
- Participation/Engagement 6%
- Homework 18%
- Exams and Major Projects 48%
- Quizzes 24%
- No Final Exam
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 Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Will be available for download from the course website
RECOMMENDED READING:
Saxton, Matthew. (2010). Child Language: Acquisition and Development. Sage Publications, LTD. ISBN 9781412902328 [paperback]. Online version also available.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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
TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020
Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.