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Course Description
This is an introductory-level course that explores the field of linguistics. During the spring semester, we will continue to investigate the basic theories and methods of the different core and peripheral sub-fields of linguistics including historical linguistics, classification of languages, first and second language acquisition, and brain and language. The majority of the work for this course is problem-solving based. Students should be prepared to apply theories and concepts from the readings during lectures, discussion sections, and on assignments.
Course Requirements
1. Readings: Specific pages from chapters in O’Grady et al. (assigned in lecture); class handouts; references on the web. Assigned readings should be completed before lecture.
2. Attendance is mandatory. We will sometimes cover material in lecture which is not in the textbook; additionally, there will be times when I disagree with the textbook.
3. Exercises: Homework exercises will be short problems, assigned practically every week, which apply the material covered in class to specific questions about various languages. The homework exercises will be reviewed in the class group discussion weekly. You are encouraged to discuss and work on assignments with other students in the course. However, you must write up your solutions to the assignments on your own, in your own words. NO LATE HOMEWORK EXERCISES WILL BE ACCEPTED (except under extreme circumstances, and only by prior arrangement with the instructor).
*4. The midterm and the final exam will consist of a combination of problems similar to those on the homework exercises and more traditional test questions (e.g., multiple choice, fill-in-the blanks, etc.). The final examination will cover all the material in the course, but with a greater emphasis on subjects covered after the midterm.
Required Text
O’Grady et al. 2008. Contemporary Linguistic Analysis: an introduction, 6th Edition. Pearson Education. Available at the Crane Bookstore(文鶴, 金山南路2段200號3樓) .
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on the following:
(1) Homework exercises (24%)
(2) 2 exams (60%)
(3) Attendance and participation (13%)
(4) Group Presentation (3%)
* No make-up exams will be offered.
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