Summer 2024 - LING 282W D100

Writing for Linguistics (3)

Solving Linguistic Puzzles

Class Number: 1745

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Develops skills in language analysis by focusing on reading and writing of linguistic argumentation. Explores the foundations of such argumentation in the core areas of linguistics. Students read and discuss primary literature in linguistics in order to understand how to formulate hypotheses and evaluate them. They also learn how to use writing to construct their own solutions to challenging linguistic problems. Writing/Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is an in-person courseSample weekly module:  Approx. 1/3 of class time for lecture;  approx. 2/3 of class time for analyzing linguistic data sets, discussions, interactive activities and small group work.  Asynch work: working on individual/group assignments, projects, and a term paper. 

 

Grading

  • Two Group Projects (worth 10% each) 20%
  • Weekly Class Participation 10%
  • Writing Assignments 35%
  • Term Paper 35%

NOTES:

Canvas (and Zoom, if needed).

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:

An introductory textbook in linguistics (e.g., O’Grady, William, and John Archibald. 2016, 8th Ed. or 2021, 9th Ed., Contemporary linguistic analysis: An introduction. Pearson Canada). 


RECOMMENDED READING:

Readings on Canvas.

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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.