Linguistics 201
Introduction to Language in the Humanities
Autumn 2005
MW
Syllabus Schedule Homework Link Grade
Instructor: Hyunsook Shin
Office: 225 Oxley Hall Mailbox: 222 Oxley Hall
Phone: 292-0775 E-mail:
shin@ling.ohio-state.edu
Course Web Page: www.ling.ohio-state.edu/~shin/201
Office hours: M W
Textbooks:
Tserdanelis, G. & Wong, W. Y. P. (eds), 2004. Language Files, 9th edition.
(for selected answers to the exercises, http://www.ling.ohio-state.edu/publications/LF9-answers/)
Bauer, L. & Trudgill, P. (eds), 1998. Language Myths.
Please bring the
Language Files to class every day.
Course Description and Objectives:
This course explores
questions related to human language by examining its functions and structures
as a system of communication. By the end of this quarter, you should:
1.
have a
general understanding of human language, how it functions and changes.
2.
have a
heightened sensitivity to the language that we encounter and use every day.
3.
be more
aware of differences and similarities in different languages and dialects.
Homework: Homework assignments are designed so that you can apply the knowledge you have learned in class. Every assignment should be handed in at the beginning of the class. Observe the due date for each homework assignment. Penalty will apply for any late submission. You can work together with other classmates, but write up your answers separately. Please type or write legibly.
Tests:
(1) Midterm & Final: Mid-term exam will be given
on Wednesday, October 26th in class. The final exam will be
on Tuesday, December 6th.
The final exam will be comprehensive, but weighted towards the material covered
after the midterm.
(2) Quizzes: You will be given 4 short in-class quizzes, and the one you get the lowest grade will not be counted for grading. For the exact dates, see the schedule.
Make-up
Policy: No make-up
exams or quizzes will be given unless there is a documented university accepted
reason such as serious illness or a family emergency.
Presentation & Group-work: You will be expected to be part of a group and present current issues related to language, which is based on Language Myths. More information will be announced in the class.
In order to help your understanding, in-class exercises will be given that requires you to collaborate with other students. You are expected to actively participate in the groupwork exercise and the discussion following it. One person from each group hand in the exercise-sheet with names of all the group members after the discussion with his/her own name in the first line.
Linguistics outside of the classroom (LOC): 5% of your final grade is determined through LOC participation. This requirement is explained fully in the handout entitled “Linguistics Outside of the Classroom: Talks & Experiments”. In order to receive the full 5%, you are required to do ONE of the followings:
a) Attend two talks and complete two talk questionnaires, OR
b) Participate in two experiments and complete two experiment questionnaires, OR
c) Attend one talk and participate in one experiment, and complete questionnaires for both.
You are responsible to check the following websites and plan your own schedule
http://ling.ohio-state.edu/courses/201/talks.html
http://ling.ohio-state.edu/research/experiments/
Hand in the questionnaire within a week you participate in
LOC and every questionnaire should be given to me by the final day of the
class.
Grading
1. Homework 20%
2. Quizzes 20%
3. Mid-term exam 20%
4. Final exam 25%
5. Presentation & Group-work 10%
6. Linguistics Outside of the Classroom 5%
Grading Scale
|
A |
93-100 |
B+ |
87-89 |
C+ |
77-79 |
D+ |
67-69 |
|
A- |
90-92 |
B |
83-86 |
C |
73-76 |
D |
60-66 |
|
|
|
B- |
80-82 |
C- |
70-72 |
E |
0-59 |
Academic misconduct: Any material submitted for this course, including assignments, quizzes, exams must represent your own work. Students are reminded that academic misconduct is a violation of the code of Student Conduct and, per faculty rule 3335-31-02, must be reported to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. Some examples of academic misconduct are: violation of course rules as contained in the course syllabus, providing or receiving information during quizzes and examinations, submitting plagiarized work for an academic requirement, and alteration of grades by the student in an effort to change the earned grade or credit. Any suspected academic misconduct will be pursued to the full extent of University disciplinary measures.
Students with disabilities: Students who need an accommodation due to a disability should contact the instructor to arrange an appointment as soon as possible to discuss the course format, to anticipate needs, and to explore potential accommodations. The instructor relies on the Office of Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies. Students with disabilities who have not previously contacted the Office for Disability Services are encouraged to do so (614-292-3307; www.ods.ohio-state.edu)
Course coordinator: You are encouraged to talk to me about any questions or concerns you may have about this course throughout the quarter, and I will try my best to resolve them. If in any case you feel anything is not resolved satisfactorily, you may consult the coordinator for this course, Dr. Hope Dawson, who can be reached by email at hdawson@ling.ohio-state.edu