Fall 2017 - LING 200 D900
Introduction to Sentence Analysis (3)
Class Number: 3140
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 9, 2017
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Kelli Finney
kfinney@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A practical overview of English grammar based on linguistic principles, for those desiring basic knowledge of language structure, grammatical categories and grammatical analysis. This course is particularly suited for students interested in the teaching of English as a second language.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is an introduction to common terminology and concepts used in analyzing English grammar. Focusing on how we actually use English, LING 200 takes a descriptive rather than prescriptive approach to grammar. The materials will help you to develop the necessary analytical skills for understanding and articulating how sentences are constructed. Topics covered will include description of sentence types, parsing sentences, and clause and phrase structure. The course will be especially helpful to those planning to teach English as an additional language or who plan to take other linguistics or related courses at the university level.
Grading
- Assignments 10%
- Participation 5%
- 3 Midterm Exams 55%
- Final Exam 30%
NOTES:
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” 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 Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Morenberg, Max (2014). Doing Grammar (5th edition). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-994733-1
Munro, Murray, Cliff Burgess and Ivelina Tchizmarova (2011) Introduction to the Description of English Grammar. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt. ISBN: 978-1-4652-0542-1
RECOMMENDED READING:
The following books are available in the Reserves section of the SFU Library. They have additional info about LING 200 topics and related matters.
Huddleston, Rodney & Pullum, Geoffrey. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Swan, Michael. (2005, 3rd edition). Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Yule, George. (1998). Explaining English Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS