Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - LING 220 D100

Introduction to Linguistics (3)

Class Number: 1174

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores how language works. Introduces students to the systematic nature of language by exploring the patterns of sounds, words, sentences and meanings in English and other languages. Develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills through hands-on training in pattern recognition and language data analysis. Open to all students. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Linguistics 220 introduces the complexities of human language by focusing on the core areas of linguistics: phonetics (production, transmission, and perception of speech), phonology (the patterning of speech sounds in language), morphology (word structure and formation), syntax (sentence structure and formation), and semantics (analysis of meaning in language).

MODE OF INSTRUCTION: Remote

MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended

ONLINE INTERACTION: Tutorials - minimum of 12 hours (one per week)


TUTORIALS:

Tuesdays: D1.01 9:30 am – 10:30 am; D1.02 10:30 am – 11:30 am; D1.03 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; D1.04 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Wednesdays: D1.05 9:30 – 10:30 am; D1.06 10:30 am – 11:30 am

MODULES: Each module will comprise of a 20-minute recorded lecture with slides and 20-page readings (this may change with each module)

Grading

  • Participation 5%
  • Assignments (5 @ 8% each) 40%
  • Midterm 1 15%
  • Midterm 2 20%
  • Midterm 3 20%

NOTES:

Tutorials will be held during the first week of classes.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

PLATFORMS: Zoom (Back-up: Canvas)

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Laptop/PC, Internet, Microphone

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

We will be using Essentials of Linguistics by Catherine Anderson. This book is Open Access, available at https://essentialsoflinguistics.pressbooks.com, and has videos as well as text materials.


Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.

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.

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 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  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).