Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - LING 200 B100

Foundations of English Grammar (3)

Class Number: 8019

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides a practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles. Explores fundamentals of English sentence structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis through lectures and hands-on work in the classroom. Develops skills that are applicable in language analysis, writing and communication. Open to all students.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces you to commonly used terminology and concepts employed in analyzing English grammar. It’s 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’s 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. 

COURSE DELIVERY:  

This is a blended course:  2 hours in-person class on Burnaby campus, 10:30-12:20 am on Tuesdays, and 1 hour asynchronous component.  

Sample weekly module:  In-person classes: approx. 1/3 of class time for going over main points in weekly topic and questions;  approx. 2/3 of class time for practice, discussion, interactive activities and small group work.  Asynch work:  listening to lectures, working on individual and group assignments, projects, practice quizzes.   

Midterm exams will be synchronous online, written during in-person classes, so please bring your computer to class on exam dates. 

PLATFORM(S) USED: Canvas & Zoom. 

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Laptop, Internet, camera, microphone. 

Grading

  • Three midterm exams (timed Canvas quizzes, synch) 45%
  • Two Group Projects (asynch) 20%
  • Weekly Participation (assignments, practice quizzes, etc.) 35%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

Exams/projects/assignments may require data collection, online research, etc.

Students requiring accommodation as the result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778.782.3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess, & Ivelina Tchizmarova. (2011). Introduction to the Description of English Grammar. Dubuque, Iowa, USA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.   

  • E-book: ISBN: 978-1-4652-1002-9, directly from the publisher:  

https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/introduction-description-english-grammar 

  • Print: ISBN: 978-1-4652-0542-1 [cherry-colour cover], from the SFU bookstore or directly from the publisher. 

Be sure to obtain the correct edition; older editions cannot be used. 


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