Fall 2022 - LING 803 G100
Discourse and Pragmatics (3)
Class Number: 3611
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Maite Taboada
mtaboada@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5585
Office: RCB 8109
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the analysis of discourse as the use of language in context, and the general discipline of pragmatics. Topics to be covered include coherence, reference, implicature, speech acts and information structure.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course introduces the analysis of discourse and dialogue. Discourse here is defined as the study of the organization of language above the sentence level, but also as any manifestation of language in context. Dialogue is defined as an instance of language that involves interaction between two or more people. Phenomena included in the study of discourse and dialogue are studied from linguistic, psycholinguistic, and computational points of view. Students will read original and recent work in these areas, and will be encouraged to collect, analyze, and process their own data.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, students will have learnt the basic aspects of the study of discourse from a functional perspective. Assignments and final papers will involve analyses of texts from different perspectives. The emphasis is on the identification of patterns and labelling of text structures. The goal of the assignments is to be able to write a descriptive account of the analysis, and to explain how discourse analysis contributes to a better understanding of language phenomena.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION: In person
MODE OF DELIVERY: In person
PLATFORMS USED: Canvas
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Computer for checking Canvas and doing class assignments and projects.
Grading
- Attendance and participation 20%
- Assignments 30%
- Presentation(s) 20%
- Final project 30%
NOTES:
Additional readings will be made available.
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
REQUIRED READING:
Flowerdew, John (2013) Discourse in English Language Education. New York: Routledge.
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.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
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