Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - LING 200 D200

Introduction to English Sentence Analysis (3)

Class Number: 2709

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–5:20 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 introduces you to commonly used terminology and concepts employed in analyzing English grammar. It is a practical course. The materials will help you to develop the analytical skills needed for understanding how sentences are put together. LING 200 is not prescriptive, but rather takes a descriptive approach: it deals with how we actually use English. It is a course that will appeal especially to those planning to teach English as a second language or who will be taking other linguistics or related courses at the university level.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION: Blended
During most weeks, the class will meet for approximately 2 hours at the scheduled class time.

PLATFORM: Canvas/BB Collaborate

Grading

  • 3 Midterms 70%
  • In-class activities 15%
  • Homework + Assignments 15%

NOTES:

NOTE: This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Teaching ESL or Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science, but not both.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.

A grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodation of 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 the result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778.782.3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca ).

REQUIREMENTS:

Laptop, Internet, Microphone, Camera

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
The following books are available in the Reserves section of SFU’s Burnaby and Vancouver Campus Libraries. They provide additional information about topics of LING 200 and related matters.

  • Huddleston, Rodney & Pullum, Geoffrey. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Swan, Michael. (2005, 3rd edition). Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

REQUIRED READING:

Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess and Ivelina Tchizmarova (2011) Introduction to the Description of English Grammar. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt
ISBN: 978-1-4652-0542-1

RECOMMENDED READING:

Morenberg, Max (2014). Doing Grammar (5th edition). New York: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-19-994733-1

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).