Ling 200: Introduction to linguistic thought Winter 2008
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LING 200: Introduction to linguistic thought Winter 2008 Instructor: Laura McGarrity Office: Communications (CMU) 235 (or Padelford B-203) Office Hours: MW 4:30-5:30p (and by appointment) Phone: 616-8666 (Ling Dept: 543-2046) Email: lauramcg@u.washington.edu Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/lauramcg/ Classroom: Guggenheim (GUG) 220 Meeting time: MWF 10:30 – 11:20pm Course Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/lauramcg/courses/ling200/index.shtml
Course DescriptionThis course will introduce you to the field of linguistics: the scientific study and analysis of human language. In this course, you will learn both about the diversity of human language as well as some of its universal characteristics. The central goal of this course is to develop an understanding of what language is, how it is structured, and how it is represented in the mind. In pursuit of these goals, we will discuss answers to the following questions:
The first half of the course will be devoted to surveying some of the core subfields of linguistics: phonetics (the study of the perception/production of speech sounds), phonology (the study of sound systems and patterns), morphology (the study of word formation and structure), and syntax (the study of sentence structure). In the latter part of the course, we will take an interdisciplinary approach to studying language and how it relates to other fields, such as psychology, neurology, sociology, computer science, and the speech and hearing sciences. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for LING 200; however it is not open for credit to students who have taken LING 400. Likewise, if you have already taken another introduction to linguistics course in a different department (e.g., ENGL 390, ASIAN 401, SPHSC 303, etc.), you should not take this class. TA sections (Mailboxes for all TAs are in Padelford A210, the main office of the Ling. Dept.)
Textbook (can be purchased at the UW Bookstore http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/)
Requirements
There will be two exams. The first is a midterm exam (Feb. 13 – 25% of grade) and will cover the topics of the first five weeks of class. The second and final exam (Mar. 17 – 30% of grade) is cumulative, covering material from the entire course. A review session will be scheduled prior to each exam. The exam format will be multiple choice. You will need to purchase a Standard Answer Sheet (and use a No. 2 pencil) for both the midterm and the final.
Approximately every week, you will be assigned a homework assignment, which will be due the following week in section (due dates to be determined). These assignments will test your knowledge and skills of that week’s topic. Your grades on these homework assignments (minus your lowest grade, which will be dropped) will combine to make up 25% of your course grade. Homework assignments will be graded by the TAs on the following scale:
You must turn in the original copy of your homework. No photo-copied assignments will be accepted. All work should exclusively be your own. If we think that one person is doing the work for several, everyone involved will receive a zero for that particular assignment.
Throughout the quarter, a series of quizzes will test your knowledge of the readings, lecture content, and class discussions. They may or may not be announced ahead of time. You should always come to class prepared to take a quiz on the lecture material and recent course readings. Your grades on these quizzes (minus your lowest grade, which will be dropped) will combine to make up 15% of your course grade. The format of the quizzes will primarily be True/False, matching, or short-answer and will serve as a practice for the exams.
The discussions, group exercises, and demonstrations that will take place in the lectures and sections will benefit greatly from your regular attendance and participation. Although attendance is not specifically required, participation is. Your class participation grade will be calculated based on your informed contribution to class discussions and participation in class activities. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to seek out a classmate, discuss the class with him or her, and get a copy of his or her notes. Do not send your instructor an e-mail asking if anything important was covered or to summarize the class. Participation grades are administered by the TAs. Grading The following UW grading scale will be used (www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Grading_Sys.html): Percent = Grade ≥ 95% = 4.0 88 = 3.3 81 = 2.6 74 = 1.9 67 = 1.2 94 = 3.9 87 = 3.2 80 = 2.5 73 = 1.8 66 = 1.1 93 = 3.8 86 = 3.1 79 = 2.4 72 = 1.7 65 = 1.0 92 = 3.7 85 = 3.0 78 = 2.3 71 = 1.6 64 = .9 91 = 3.6 84 = 2.9 77 = 2.2 70 = 1.5 63 = .8 90 = 3.5 83 = 2.8 76 = 2.1 69 = 1.4 62 = .7 89 = 3.4 82 = 2.7 75 = 2.0 68 = 1.3 (< .7 is a failing grade) Policies
The assigned readings are to be read in advance of the lectures. The readings complement the lectures and provide the necessary background; however, you should not assume that they will be fully summarized or reviewed in class. Students should be prepared to evaluate, integrate, or respond to the readings in class discussions.
There will be no opportunities to retake, postpone, or take an exam early. Make-up exams will only be allowed for (1) University sanctioned events (verification required) or (2) extraordinary circumstances (verification required – e.g., physician's note). If you know you are going to miss an exam, please notify me as soon as possible BEFORE the exam so other arrangements can be made. Because you are given the opportunity to drop the lowest quiz grade, there are no opportunities to make up or repeat quizzes.
Homework assignments must be handed in at the beginning of class on the day it is due or it is considered late. Assignments turned in after class is dismissed receive no credit. No exceptions. Because you are given the opportunity to drop the lowest grade, there are no opportunities to make up homework assignments.
In order for us to work together in creating an environment conducive to learning, anyone who disrupts class or who prevents others from learning will be asked to leave. Please respect your fellow students. Activities such as talking with a friend during lectures, reading the paper, eating/drinking, sleeping/snoring, packing up early, coming in late, or leaving early are considered discourteous and are examples of disruptive behaviors. Remember to turn off your cell phones/pagers, etc. before entering class.
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic ethics, honesty and integrity. Academic misconduct includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism, harassment, cheating, or representing another person’s work as your own and will not be tolerated. It is your responsibility to read and understand the University’s expectations in this regard (which you can find in the back of your UW Student Planner or online at http://www.washington.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html). Any student found to be in violation of proper academic conduct will be dealt with in the strictest manner in accordance with University policy.
To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, 543-8924 (V), 543-8925 (TTY), uwdss@u.washington.edu. If you have a letter from DSS indicating that you have a disability which requires special academic accommodations, please present the letter to your instructor as soon as possible so the proper accommodations can be discussed and met. Schedule (**Note: It is possible that dates, topics and reading assignments may change in order to accommodate class needs. You will be notified of any changes ahead of time.)
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