Mello_Fall 2018_Syllabus_Amended_9/24_IntroLing_1 of 5 ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY ENGL/LING 2340 / CRN 12815 / 12683 SPRING 2018: COURSE SYLLABUS Introduction to the Study of Language Class Hours: MWF 11:00-11:50am Classroom: A107 Instructor: Dr. Heather L Mello Email: hmello@angelo.edu Office: A110B Office Hours: MW 1:00 3:00pm TR 1:30 3:30pm - Or by appointment ASU Catalog Description: An introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of language: the nature of human language; language and the brain; language and society; formal linguistics includes phonetics (the properties of speech sounds), phonology (the systematic sound patterns of language), morphology (the grammatical structure of words), syntax (the structure of sentences), and semantics/pragmatics (the meaning and use of words and sentences). Prerequisite Course(s) Required: English 1302 Text Required: Department of Linguistics, The Ohio State University. Language Files, 12th Edition. The Ohio State University Press. ISBN, Paper: 978-0-8142-5270-3, PDF: 978-0-8142-7578-8. Targeted Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Knowledge: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of the scientific study of human language and linguistics to include phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics Linguistic problem solving: Find patterns in linguistic data sets, make generalizations about that data, formulate hypotheses about linguistic data patterns, and revise hypotheses in light of new data Specific Application: Think critically about popular beliefs and myths about human language; apply linguistic knowledge and theory to determine whether these hold scientific validity General Application: Analyze and evaluate ideas, information, and arguments using critical thinking skills inside and outside of linguistics Requirements for Success in Class & Methods of Evaluation: Blackboard: This is a Blackboard-supported class. The course syllabus, calendar, homework assignments, videos, links, and other materials will be posted to Blackboard. All homework assignments must be brought to class by the due dates indicated. You should check Blackboard at least three times a week to ensure you do not miss any announcements, updates, or content. Reading: Read the assigned chapters before coming to class, the entire chapter. By doing this you will be able to engage in discussions in class and to complete in- and out-of-class assignments with greater ease. Class Attendance & Participation: 20%: Discussion and participation is expected. Topics will vary, each student is expected to share with the group and class his/her opinion on given material. Activities may include quizzes, worksheets, content analysis and experiential writing. Homework Activities: 30%: This class will use a flipped model. Just as you should complete readings before class, you will complete listed homework activities before class, type them up, write in any extra material required (IPA) and bring them in for class discussion and exploration. 1
Mello_Fall 2018_Syllabus_Amended_9/24_IntroLing_2 of 5 We will also do unlisted Activities in-class on a routine basis. Your participation grade consists of being prepared to discuss material, take part in unlisted Activities and in bringing listed Activities to class for discussion and updating them as a result of discussion. You do not have to have all the answers even if you are unsure, type up your activity and answers and bring them to class. No late or untyped Activities will be accepted. If you must miss class, post your Activity to Blackboard before class for partial credit (missing the in-class participation component). Quizzes: 20%: Quizzes will be given to keep students working in a timely fashion and to allow appraisal of a student s ability to comprehend, analyze, critique and integrate material into a current knowledge base. These quizzes will consist of linguistic problem sets in addition to written responses to questions based on class discussion as it relates to the text, videos, and material presented in class (some videos will not be available after they are shown). Some of our discussion will be based on a variety of perspectives not always covered in the text. Attendance, therefore is critical. Group Presentation: 20%: There will be a group presentation project in this class. Group presentation projects include chapter-related explorations presented in the final weeks of class as given in the course calendar. These projects will be graded in two ways; the completed presentation and peer evaluation. Grades will be weighted based on the final project presentation and an averaged rating given by group members. Final Exam: 10%: There is one final exam, which will focus primarily on assigned homework, video content, in-class activities, and group presentations, but all course material is fair game. Grading System: 100 90 = A 89 80 = B 79 70 = C 69 60 = D 59 0 = F Academic Policies Instructor s Attendance Policy You are expected to attend all scheduled classes and are responsible for all class work, class participation, homework, quizzes, and examinations. In-class assignments cannot be made up, to include in-class video discussions, exercises, quizzes, and group presentations. Consistent attendance is essential to meet course objectives and is considered important for class development through class interaction and discussions as these contribute to academic achievement. If you miss class for whatever reason, you are responsible for obtaining missed information/notes from your peers. If you miss class, do not ask the instructor for missed notes or to tell you what you missed, but do see me during office hours to review what you studied outside of class after you have reviewed missed content. If you must miss class, you will miss out on all points possible for class that day, excepting homework submitted before class through Blackboard. Seven (7) absences will result in failure. If you must miss a class, submit any homework assignment to Blackboard by the specified due date before the class in which it is due. No incompletes will be given. Device Policy: No cell phones in use or audible during class unless students are using them for specific in-class activities. No personal or social internet use during class. Really. If you cannot manage to limit these behaviors on your own, you will lose the privilege of being able to have cell phones and/or laptops in class. If you must answer phone calls during class for emergency purposes, inform the instructor of the need before class and step out of class quietly to use the phone. If I must address your use of a device during class, you will lose credit for all participation, material, and activities in class that day. Academic Honesty: 2
Mello_Fall 2018_Syllabus_Amended_9/24_IntroLing_3 of 5 All work composed for this class must be written exclusively for this class and be your original work. You may of course receive assistance, but submitting someone else s work as your own or failing to acknowledge sources appropriately will be grounds for plagiarism. Violations of academic honesty and plagiarism will result in immediate failure of this class. You are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is available on the web at http://www.angelo.edu/forms/pdf/honor_code.pdf. Special Requirements: Persons with disabilities that may warrant academic accommodations must contact the Student Life Office, in order to request such accommodations prior to any being implemented. You are encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For more information, see http://www.angelo.edu/services/student_life/disability.html. Student Absence for Observance of Religious Holy Days: If you intend to be absent from class to observe a religious holy day, you should make that intention known in writing to me prior to the absence. 3
Mello_Fall 2018_Syllabus_Amended_9/24_IntroLing_4 of 5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*: Subject to change, announced in class, on Blackboard **Amended September 24, 2018 Week Dates Chapters, Content, Important Dates, Quizzes, Major Homework Readings Activities Week 1 Aug 27 Introductions, Course Overview Aug 29 Introduction to Linguistics, Files 1.0-1.3 Due before class (on Weds, August 29th): Post on Bb that you have read and agree to syllabus terms. Bring any questions you may have to class. This equals 10% of your Homework 1 grade; however, you cannot receive any credit for Homework 1 without posting this statement. Aug 31 Introduction to Linguistics, Files 1.0-1.3 Week 2 Sep 3 *Closed Labor Day Mon, Sep 3 Sep 5 Introduction to Linguistics, Files 1.4-1.5 HW 1 Sep 7 Introduction to Linguistics, Files 1.4-1.5 Week 3 Sep 10 Phonetics, Files 2.0-2.2 Quiz 1 Sep 12 Phonetics, Files 2.0-2.2 Sep 14 Phonetics, Files 2.3-2.5 *Choose presentation groups HW 2 Week 4 Sep 17 Phonetics, Files 2.3-2.5 Sep 19 Phonetics, Files 2.6-2.7 Sep 21 Phonetics, Files 2.6-2.7 Quiz 2 Week 5 Sep 24 Phonology, Files 3.0-3.1 Sep 26 Phonology, Files 3.2-3.3 HW 3 Sep 28 Phonology, Files 3.4-3.5 Week 6 Oct 1 Morphology, Files 4.0-4.1 Quiz 3 Oct 3 Morphology, Files 4.2-4.3 HW 4 Oct 5 Morphology, Files 4.4-4.5 *Final choices: presentation chapters Week 7 Oct 8 Morphology, Catch up Quiz 4 Oct 10 Syntax, Files 5.0-5.1 HW 5 Oct 12 Syntax, Files 5.2-5.3 Week 8 Oct 15 Syntax, Files 5.4-5.5 Quiz 5 Oct 17 Syntax, Catch up HW 6 Oct 19 Semantics, Files 6.0-6.1 Week 9 Oct 22 Semantics, Files 6.2-6.3 Quiz 6 Oct 24 Semantics, File 6.4, Catch up HW 7 Oct 26 Pragmatics, Files 7.0-7.1 Week 10 Oct 29 Pragmatics, Files 7.2-7.3 Quiz 7 Oct 31 Pragmatics, Files 7.4-7.5 HW 8 Nov 2 Pragmatics, Catch up Week 11 Nov 5 Language Acquisition, Files 8.0-8.1 Quiz 8 Nov 7 Language Acquisition, Files 8.2-8.3 HW 9 Nov 9 Language Acquisition, Files 8.4-8.5 Week 12 Nov 12 Language Acquisition, Catch up Quiz 9 Nov 14 Language Contact, Files 12.0-12.1 HW 10 Nov 16 Language Contact, Files 12.2-12.3 4
Mello_Fall 2018_Syllabus_Amended_9/24_IntroLing_5 of 5 Week 13 Nov 19 Language Contact, Files 12.4-12.5 Quiz 10 Nov 21 *Closed for Thanksgiving Wed-Fri, Nov 21-23 Nov 23 Week 14 Nov 26 Language Contact, Files 12.6-12.7 Nov 28 Catch up, Review Nov 30 Presentations, Review Presentation Eval, In-class Week 15 Dec 3 Presentations, Review Presentation Eval, In-class Dec 5 Presentations, Review Presentation Eval, In-class Dec 7 Presentations, Review Presentation Eval, In class Week 16 Dec 12 Final Exam 10:30am-12:30pm 5