Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2022 - LING 160 D100

Language, Culture and Society (3)

Class Number: 1351

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 28 – Aug 8, 2022: Mon, Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the relationship between language use and social structure. Considers how social factors such as gender, class, age, and ethnicity may be reflected in language use, as well as "big picture" topics that include multilingualism, dialect variation, language policy and linguistic stereotypes. Encourages students to think critically about the social dimensions of language. Open to all students. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines how language essentially is a social phenomenon, something that is shaped by those who use it (users) and their uses for it in communicating with others, both within and across different (cultural) contexts. The wide range of sociolinguistic topics to be discussed includes bilingual and multilingual speech communities, language maintenance, language loss and language death, and the phenomena of regional as well as social dialects. The course will further consider how language use varies according to such social factors as ethnicity, gender, age, identity and social class. The role of politeness and stereotypes in language use, variation in language use, and the relationship between language and cognition, are additional topics.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION: In-Person

PLATFORM: Canvas

Grading

  • Attendance and lecture participation assignments 20%
  • Online participation activities 20%
  • Assignments (5 assignments, 6% each) 30%
  • Test 1 15%
  • Test 2 15%

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

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Access to a computer (e.g., laptop, desktop) and the interne

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 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction.  Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. 

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses 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.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.