Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - LING 200 D100

Foundations of English Grammar (3)

Class Number: 1761

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 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 of you planning to teach English as a second language, or who will be taking other linguistics or related courses at the university level, and want to acquire an advanced understanding of style, and the mechanisms available to you to become a better writer, speaker, (self-) editor, or ESL/EAL teacher.

This is an in-person course.  Sample weekly module:  Approx. 1/3 of class time for lecture;  approx. 2/3 of class time for review, questions, practice, discussion, interactive activities and small group work.  Asynch work: working on individual and group assignments, projects, practice quizzes. 

Midterm exams will be written in-person during class. Exams/projects/assignments may require data collection, online research

Grading

  • Three Midterm Exams (synchronous, worth 18% each) 54%
  • Two Group Projects (asynchronous, worth 15.5% each) 31%
  • Weekly Participation ((assignments, class discussions, etc.) synch & asynch) 15%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

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

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Laptop, Internet (camera and microphone, if Zoom needed).

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, from the SFU Bookstore:

https://shop.sfu.ca/CourseSearch/?course[]=BUR,1244,LING,LING200,D100&

 

or 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 the publisher (same links as above).

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


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