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LING100 (003/004) Syllabus

WT2 2019-20

LING 100 (003/004) Introduction to Language and Linguistics WT2 2019-20 Acknowledgement UBC's Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site. Course Description Study of language as a universal and uniquely human cognitive system: What universals do all languages share and how do languages differ? An investigation of sound systems, word-building, grammatical principles, language change, dialect variation, language acquisition, neurolinguistics. Recommended but not required for an honours, major, or minor in linguistics or speech sciences. Please read the policies outlined in this syllabus carefully. Refer to this document first before emailing us questions. You are responsible for all the information contained within. Prerequisites: None Course Information Instructor: Dr Amanda Cardoso E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Mondays 10:00 – 11:00 & Wednesdays 13:00-14:00 at Ike's Cafe or by appointment Please stop by if you have course-related or linguistics related questions, or if you are having problems with the course and would like some help! Class time: Mondays & Wednesdays (003) 9:00 – 10:00 at West Mall Swing Space, Room 222 (004) 12:00 – 13:00 at West Mall Swing Space, Room 221 Textbook (required): Yule, G. (2017). The study of language, 4th, 5th or 6th ed. Cambridge University Press. I will be using the 6th edition. Technology (required): iClicker (please bring this to each lecture) Teaching Assistants and Tutorials Tutorials: Fridays - check below or your class schedule for times Rachel Soo, Email: [email protected] Alex Nastevski, Email: [email protected] T22 13:00 – 14:00 in Neville Scarfe | Rm 205 T32 10:00 – 11:00 in Food, Nutrition & Health | Rm 30 T51 11:00 – 12:00 in Food, Nutrition & Health | Rm 30 T19 14:00 – 15:00 in Neville Scarfe | Rm 205 Office Hour: Tuesdays 12:00 - 13:00 in Buch Tower 607 Office Hour: Thursdays 11:30-12:30 in Buch Tower 607

Hannah Green, Email: [email protected]

Samuel Akinbo, Email: [email protected]

T33 10:00 – 11:00 in Henry Angus | Rm 237 T23 13:00 – 14:00 in Neville Scarfe | Rm 208 T52 11:00 – 12:00 in Henry Angus | Rm 237 T20 14:00 – 15:00 in Neville Scarfe | Rm 208 Office Hour: Mondays 15:00 - 16:00 in Stores Road Annex 5 Office Hour: Tuesdays 14:30-15:30 in Buch Tower 607

Kaili Vesik, Email: [email protected] T36 10:00 – 11:00 in West Mall Swing Space | Rm 409 T37 11:00 – 12:00 in West Mall Swing Space | Rm 409 Office Hour: Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 in BuchTower 607

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Stanley Nam, Email: [email protected] T24 13:00 – 14:00 in Ponderosa Commons: Oak | Rm 1001 T21 14:00 – 15:00 in Ponderosa Commons: Oak | Rm 1002

Office Hour: Thursdays 14:00 - 15:00 in Stores Road Annex

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Assessments and Grading 2% Linguistics Outside the Classroom (LOC) 2%

Formative Exercises (2 x 1%)

6%

Language Profile – getting to know a language

7%

Participation & attendance in class (clicker) and tutorials (attendance taken)

8%

Online Quizzes (10 in total, 8 highest – 1% each)

15%

Final Group Project

16%

Homework Assignments (2 x 8%)

44% Midterm Exams (2 x 22%) There is no final exam! LOC: Participation in Linguistics Outside the Classroom is required for this course and must be completed by the last day of classes. This is a means of increasing your involvement in learning about linguistics outside of regular classroom instruction. There are two ways of satisfying this requirement: (1) One way is by participating in ONE point worth of experiments being run by researchers in the Department of Linguistics. Experiments typically take anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour and offer the opportunity to contribute to and learn about linguistics research first hand. Your participation in research is always voluntary. (2) A second way of completing this requirement is by attending ONE Linguistics research seminar or colloquium and writing a one-paragraph summary of the talk, which you submit online within one week of attending. To sign up for eligible talks or experiments, please visit: https://ubclinguistics.sona-systems.com to register and participate. You can also satisfy this requirement by participating in an appropriate combination of experiments and talks. The credits associated with experiments vary according to their duration, and attending a talk and writing a summary constitutes two LOC points. A tutorial on using the SONA system: https://linguistics.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2019/08/UBCLinguisticsSignupTutorial_August2019_smaller_compr essed.pdf Formative Exercises: Short exercises that will be used for you to practice some aspects of the course. Formative exercises will be posted on the course website and are to be submitted by the beginning of following Friday tutorial in person. They are marked on a complete/incomplete basis. You will be provided with feedback to help you with these sorts of exercises. Language Profile: “Profile” of any language that you are interested in (except English), to demonstrate that you understand the main subfields in linguistics and that you can apply the main concepts to present an analysis of a language. This will be completed online and will be handed in by the last day of classes (on April 8th). More details will be provided through the course of the term. Participation & Attendance: attendance at lectures and tutorials is required. Attendance at lectures will be monitored via clicker participation. That means, if you don’t bring your iclicker, your attendance is marked as zero. TAs will take attendance at tutorials. Your participation grade (7% of course grade) will consist of: • 3% for attendance in lectures • 3% given by the TA for your attendance in tutorials and level of participation in the tutorials and the course generally. Factors considered include asking and answering questions in tutorials, completing 2

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tutorial problems, participation in discussion board on the course website, etc. • 1% for posting on the discussion board for the tutorial participation questions each week. Online quizzes: Quizzes are mini-tests, please complete these on your own! Quizzes will be held during the weekend. Typically, they will be on the materials to be studied in preparation for the following week’s classes (textbook plus any supplementary reading or videos – check canvas!). You will have from 20:00 (8pm) on Friday to midnight on Sunday to take the quiz; you’ll get 30 minutes to do each quiz. Quizzes count for 1% each. Your lowest two quiz marks (out of 10 total) will be dropped. Quizzes may NOT be rescheduled or retaken for any reason. Missed quizzes result in a mark of 0 (zero), without exception. Final Group Project: In the last tutorials (April 3) students will give brief presentations in small groups on the linguistic topic of their choice. These projects will require a certain amount of research based on published literature and will have a number of different parts to complete in the second half of the course. More details will be provided through the course of the term. Homework Assignments: Assignments will made available on the course website and are to be submitted before the beginning of following Wednesday lecture. (You usually have a week to complete them). Assignments will be completed online on canvas. Late assignments will NOT be considered for credit. You may work together for assignments, but each student should write up their own answers, and you should indicate which other students you worked with. NB: Assignments that include identical answers will be treated as violations of the Honour Code. If you have a problem with the assignment or a reading, contact your TA or instructor immediately. “I couldn’t download/access it” will not be accepted as an excuse for late assignments. You should check content (assignments and readings) ASAP, to avoid technological problems. Problems with submitting assignment will also not be accepted as an excuse for late assignments. Students should retain a copy of all submitted assignments until the end of the grading period. Midterm exams: The midterm exams may NOT be made up or rescheduled, barring emergencies or advance-notice agreement (at my discretion). MISSED EXAMS MAY BE MADE UP ONLY IN CASES OF FAMILY OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY (WITH A SUITABLE NOTE FROM A DOCTOR). If you know in advance that you’ll have to miss the midterm, please let both your TA and the instructor know as early as possible. Honour Code. Every assessment must include the following statement, plus your signature: “I have abided by the UBC code of academic integrity.” This statement indicates that you have abided by the code on all issues relating to that assessment. The signature can be an electronic signature for any assessments that are submitted online. Faculty of Arts Grading Scale 90-100 A+ 85-89 A 80-84 A76-79 B+ 72-75 B 68-71 B-

64-67 60-63 55-59 50-54 00-40

C+ C CD F

GRADE APPEALS We do NOT negotiate marks/grades. The only reason a grade change will be made is if there is an arithmetic error. The following are NOT reasons for reconsideration of a grade: • The student is on probation 3

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• The student worked hard and thinks this should be a factor • The student does not like the grade scale • The student’s score is x% below a grade and would like the instructor to ignore the difference. If you have a question about how your mark was calculated, please contact your TA. Marking errors: Miscalculations should be brought to our attention within one week (7 calendar days) of an assignment/exam being returned. Any papers that are not returned for correction within this period will stand as marked. Scaling: Faculties, departments, and schools reserve the right to scale grades in order to maintain equity among sections and conformity to university, faculty, department, or school norms. Students should therefore note than an unofficial grade given by an instructor might be changed. Grades are not official until they appear on a student's academic record. THERE WILL BE NO RE-WEIGHTING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ANY REASON. Course Expectations and Policies Lectures, tutorials, and notes: Please show up for all classes on time, be prepared, and stay till the end. Lecture notes and tutorial worksheets will be posted on the course website; there is no guarantee that electronic notes will be posted for every lecture. Each student must enroll in a tutorial section. Tutorials begin in the first week, and meet once a week. Please print out or have available the tutorial handout (if any) to use in class. Students are expected to have read all assigned readings before class. Therefore, everyone must come to class prepared. Preparation includes careful reading of the assigned material and summarizing main points/arguments. Disruptive behavior in the classroom such as talking while the instructor or another student is contributing to the class or using cell phones/other noisy devices will not be tolerated. If students persist, they will be asked to leave the lecture room. Email policies: For content-related questions and other questions that are of interest to all students bring up these questions in class, on discussion boards or come see me during office hours. Emails about these matters will NOT be answered. Make use of Canvas discussion board to get your questions answered by your classmates. The discussion board is especially useful for getting quick answers to logistical questions. You are encouraged to meet with a TA or the instructor during office hours if you have questions about course material. It is perfectly fine to go to an office hour for a different TA than the one who’s teaching your tutorial – all TAs are qualified to help you with your concerns. You may also email us with questions about organizational matters, or to set up an appointment outside of normal office hours. With any email query, your TA should be your first point of contact. We may not respond to email questions on short notice, for example, the day before an assignment is due. Please plan accordingly. When e-mailing us, always put “Ling 100” in the subject line. Note that we will not checking emails after 5pm or on weekends; if you have an urgent question that cannot wait until the next day, please email it as early in the day as possible. In general, give us 24 hours to answer your email (but we will probably answer it sooner). For personal matters or if you are sick and need to miss an exam: please talk to me in person or send me an email, if this is your first in-term concession. In your email, state your full name and student number as well as the course number. Edit your email for tone and clarity. If you require a second concession, you must make your request to your Faculty Advising Office. Special Notes Flexible Learning and the ‘Flipped Classroom”: This course is among those selected for participation in 4

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UBC’s Flexible Learning Initiative. The basic idea is to shake the lecture format up a bit, by putting content online, and doing more participatory activities in class (the so-called “flipped classroom”). This means that it is absolutely essential that you study the assigned materials (textbook chapters, online readings and videos) before coming to class, and that you actively participate in class and in the tutorials. You should take responsibility for your own learning. This is true for your university education in general, but it’s especially the case in flexible learning courses. Academic Misconduct and the Honour Code: The UBC policy on academic misconduct is in effect at all times in this class, both in letter and spirit. I will treat violations of it seriously. If you ever have questions about academic integrity or misconduct, or their application in this class, you should bring them to me. In this course, you must include your handwritten signature on all exams and assignments, and a statement (“I have abided by the UBC code of academic integrity”), indicating that you have abided by the Honour Code. All work that you turn in is to be your original work. You may not turn in another person’s work as yours, and quoted material must be properly cited. You may not give or receive assistance to/from another person during exams or quizzes, nor receive information from any materials or means not authorized by the instructor. YOUR SIGNATURE OR STATEMENT ON YOUR WORK indicates that you have abided by the code of academic integrity on all issues relating to that assignment. Work without your signature or statement will receive a mark of 0 (zero), without exception. Academic Misconduct that is subject to penalty includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. PLAGIARISM. Plagiarism occurs where an individual submits or presents the work of another person as his or her own. Scholarship quite properly rests upon examining and referring to the thoughts and writings of others. However, when excerpts are used in paragraphs or essays, the author must be acknowledged in the text, through footnotes, in endnotes, or in other accepted forms of academic citation. Plagiarism extends from where there is no recognition given to the author for phrases, sentences, or ideas of the author incorporated in an essay to where an entire essay is copied from an author, or composed by another person, and presented as original work. Students must ensure that when they seek assistance from a tutor or anyone else that the work they submit is actually their own. Where collaborative work is permitted by the instructor, students must ensure that they comply with the instructor’s requirements for such collaboration. Students are responsible for ensuring that any work submitted does not constitute plagiarism. Students who are in any doubt as to what constitutes plagiarism should consult their instructor before handing in any assignments. 2. CHEATING. Cheating includes but is not limited to: falsifying any material subject to academic evaluation; having in an examination any materials other than those permitted by the examiner; and using unauthorized means to complete an examination (e.g. receiving unauthorized assistance from a fellow student). 3. SUBMITTING THE SAME or substantially the same, essay, presentation, or assignment more than once (whether the earlier submission was at this or another institution), unless prior approval has been obtained from the instructor(s) to whom the assignment is to be submitted. NB: Using someone else’s clicker, or allowing someone else to use yours, is Academic Misconduct. ***For more information (including info about disciplinary measures) see the University Calendar: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,286,0,0 Violations of the Honour Code may result in disciplinary action, including a failing grade for the course, suspension from scholarships, or expulsion from the University. Take this seriously: Abide by this code of conduct and remember your signature and statement on your work! Student accommodations: The University accommodates students (1) with disabilities who have registered with Access and Diversity, and (2) whose religious obligations conflict with attendance, submitting assignments, or completing scheduled tests and examinations. Let me know in the first week if you will 5

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require accommodation on these grounds. Illness and Absence: If you experience medical, emotional, or personal problems that affect your attendance or academic performance, you should discuss this with Arts Academic Advising (or your home Faculty’s Advising Office). I may require a note from Arts Academic Advising or a health care professional before I grant any accommodations (such as extending a due date). If you are registered with Access and Diversity, you should notify your instructor at least two weeks before examination dates. If you are planning to be absent for varsity athletics, family obligations, or other commitments, you should not assume that these will be accommodated, and you should discuss your situation with the instructor before the drop date. Respectful Environment and Student Code of Conduct: It is very important that we foster an environment that is respectful of all participants in the course, no matter what their background. Students, faculty, and staff should be aware of the UBC president’s Statement on Respectful Environment and related university policies. See this website for more information: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/respectful-environment/ All students are also bound by UBC’s Student Code of Conduct: http://students.ubc.ca/campus-life/studentcode-conduct Well-being: Being a university student can sometimes be stressful. If you are experiencing any sort of personal, psychological, medical or financial difficulties, I strongly encourage you to seek help at an early stage. There are many resources for students available on campus. The following page is a very useful guide for a wide variety of services related to your wellbeing: http://students.ubc.ca/livewell If someone you know is in distress, here is a place where you can find ways to help them: http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/concerned-about-student/how-help-other-students Other policies: The use of electronic equipment (except for clickers) is strongly discouraged in class. These should be turned off and put away at all times during lectures and tutorials. The reason for this policy is that previous LING 100 sections have been unable to refrain from web surfing, tweeting, using Facebook, etc. while in class, and that is distracting to students who are attempting to listen to the lecture. See also these three articles: • http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/students-use-of-laptops-in-classfound-tolowergrades/ar...