Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - LING 100 B100

Communication and Language (3)

Class Number: 1900

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 19, 2024
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the foundations of human language from a variety of perspectives. Young children acquire language effortlessly. How is this possible, and why is it so much more challenging to learn a new language later in life? How does the human brain use complex grammatical systems to communicate? Students will learn new ways to think critically about language and communication. Open to all students. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Everyone has experience with language! You speak or sign a language (and likely more than one), you may have observed the language of children in your lives, and you may have noticed how you use language differently depending on the context. In this course we will explore the science of language, and ask questions about what language is, who has it and how they use it.

This course is offered in a blended mode of instruction. Students will attend one 1h,50min meeting in person per week, and will be expected to complete online activities for one additional hour per week (at the student’s convenience).

Grading

  • Assignments (4) 40%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

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

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students will need access to a computer or tablet and have internet access in order to complete the required activities.

REQUIRED READING:

This course will use materials that are open-access or available via SFU library at no additional cost to students. Readings will be assigned weekly.

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