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Course
Description:
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This
course is an introduction to the study of language from
the perspective of the academic discipline known as linguistics.
It will seek to answer a number of questions. How are
languages similar to and different from each other? Is
language biologically innate or is it learned through
social interaction? Do animals have language? Is there
one correct way to speak English? This course introduces
the study of language and begins the process of answering
these and other language-related questions.
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Meetings
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4 hours per week (two lecture
hours and two tutorial hours) during Semester I.
Cell phones must be off during the meetings. Proper notification
must be given if you are unable to come to a meeting
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Objective:
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By the end of the course,
students should be able to:
a. demonstrate an awareness of the general structure
of linguistics as a discipline and an understanding
the basic assumptions linguists make about language;
b. recognize the diversity of language systems and their
fundamental similarities;
c. use the basic terminology of linguistic subfields,
including phonetics, phonology, morphology syntax and
semantics;
d. demonstrate an understanding of the sources from
which information can be derived about language, the
kinds of data on which linguistic theories are based,
and how to evaluate information derived from various
sources.
e. engage in practical activities involving the collection
and synthesis of language data.
f. use linguistic analysis to investigate the organizing
principles of language and solve basic phonetic, phonology,
morphology and syntax problems;
g. express in expository essay form the insights they
have developed about language and linguistics.
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Consultations:
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For additional consultations
please follow the following guidelines:
- For administrative, course organization and scheduling
matters first contact the Course Coordinator (by email
anytime or in room 47a Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm).
- For matters relating to the course content (lectures,
tutorials, assignments and readings) first contact
your tutor (by email anytime or by appointment in
room 76 Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm).
- If any issue remain unresolved after the above
attempts then contact the lecturer, first by email
and if that fails by phone. If the matter cannot be
resolved by email or phone an appointment will be
given for an office consultation session.
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Evaluation:
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Coursework (40%) and a 2 hr final examination (60%)
for a total of 3 credits.
The in-course assignment for this course will contribute
40% towards your grade (see in-course assignment sheet).
Assignments will be accepted (at tutorial and lecture
sessions) during week nine beginning 30 October 2005,
but no later than the beginning of the lecture (4:45pm)
on 6 November 2005, in accordance with the Faculty’s
policy on deadlines. No assignments will be accepted
after the deadline. Students are strongly encouraged
to submit assignments before the final due date.
Please note that the Assignment listed in Unit 3 of
your Course Manual will be a tutorial assignment ONLY,
which you will do in your tutorial session.
Final exam: Your final exam (worth
60%). Duration for final exam is 2 hours. The final
exam will cover all the topics set out in the course.
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Requirements:
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In order to pass this course,
students must meet the following minimal
requirements:
- attend a minimum of 9 tutorials and regular attendance
of lectures (note that this course is difficult to
keep up with if you skip any at all so you are expected
to attend and participate in all scheduled lecture
and tutorial sessions).
- work consistently on homework exercises
- complete exams with a passing average grade
- turn in all projects and assignments on time
- demonstrate familiarity with required readings
- attend class regularly and participate in class
activities
Notes: Students are expected to do at least 9 hours
per week of out-of-class preparation. However, depending
on your schedule or your level of preparedness for
the course, it might be in your best interest to spend
more private time to fully grasp the concepts.
- Students absent from lectures and/or tutorials
are responsible themselves acquiring material (including
handouts) missed and should make independent efforts
to collect notes from other students and to finish
readings before consulting the lecturer/tutor.
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