Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - LING 200 D100

Introduction to English Sentence Analysis (3)

Class Number: 2707

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

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:

This course is an introduction to the terminology and concepts in English sentence analysis and grammatical
description. Topics to be covered include identifying parts of speech, phrase structure, clause types, basic sentence
patterns and so on. The course will be of interest to students intending to pursue courses in syntax and those in the
TESL Certificate Program. The skills gained will be helpful in sentence analysis and in the description of errors
produced by ESL students. This course also equips you with a deeper understanding of how English sentence
structure works (i.e., English syntax), which is useful in academic and professional writing. The course is not
intended to improve students’ general English skills, written or spoken.

Mode of delivery: Synchronous & Asynchronous
Monday 10:30 am -11:20 am, Thursday 10:30 am -12:30 pm
The class will be divided into sections which will meet with the instructor for two hours each week
during the scheduled meeting times. Canvas will provide recorded lectures and homework explanations
as well as written assignments arranged into a module sequence.

Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30 am -12:00 pm (or by appointment)
Mode of major exams: Monitored
Platform(s) used: Canvas//BB Collaborate

Grading

  • Homework Assignments 10%
  • Online Quizzes 15%
  • Online In-class Exam 1 20%
  • Online In-class Exam 2 35%
  • Online In-class Exam 3 20%

NOTES:

Note: This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Linguistics program students cannot count this course towards their breadth requirements unless in joint or
double majors, extended minor, or double minors program.

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:

Morenberg, Max (2009). Doing Grammar (3rd edition). New York: Oxford University Press. (Free scanned pdf
files will be provided.)

Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess, and Ivelina Tchizmarova (2012). Introduction to the Description of English
Grammar. Dubuque: KendallHunt. (Free scanned pdf files will be provided.)

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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

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).