Fall 2022 - LING 100 D100

Communication and Language (3)

Class Number: 3563

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the foundations of human language from a variety of perspectives. Young children acquire language effortlessly. How is this possible, and why is it so much more challenging to learn a new language later in life? How does the human brain use complex grammatical systems to communicate? Students will learn new ways to think critically about language and communication. Open to all students. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course explores a wide range of material relating to the creation, growth, and change of language and its role in human communication. Each week we will examine a new topic such as whether or not animals possess language, how babies learn their first language, how people learn foreign languages, and how language is used differently by people in varying social contexts. We will consider these and many other matters over the course of the semester.  

MODE OF INSTRUCTION: Face-to-Face  

MODE OF DELIVERY: Lectures in Class  

PLATFORMS USED: Canvas   

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Laptop / tablet

Grading

  • Quizzes, on Canvas 30%
  • In-class work 30%
  • Group project 20%
  • Assignments 20%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

Additional reading materials and slides will be made available on Canvas.

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 requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca).  

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Beattie, G., & Ellis, A. (2017). The Psychology of Language and Communication (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi-org.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/10.4324/9781315187198 (E-book available at SFU Library)

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-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 website 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