Introduction to Linguistics



Introduction to Linguistics

Spring 2012

Instructor: Dr. Chantal Roussel-Zuazu

Office: 207B

Phone #: 903 565-5665

Department: Literature and Languages

e-mail: chantal_roussel-zuazu@uttyler.edu

Office hours: M-F 10:00-11:00, 2:00-3:00

Text: A Concise Introduction to Linguistics Rowe, Bruce M. & Levine, Diane P., Pearson, 2009.

Course Description and Course Goals: “Introduction to Linguistics” introduces the field of Linguistics, its history and its applications (Semantics, Dialectology..) “Introduction to Linguistics” is divided into three sections: Phonetics and Morphology (the phonetic signs, the syllables, the morphemes), Semantics and a brief history of the English language and of the Spanish language, and the Syntactic study of Language (how sentences connect).

Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to write the sounds of language phonetically and to understand the linguistic terms used in class. The student will have knowledge of the terms that refer to the points of articulation of the sounds. The student will be familiar with the different applications of Linguistics.

EXPECTATIONS: attendance and participation in class are central elements for this course. An excessive number of absences (more then 3) could affect the final grade. The grade “Incomplete” will be given only in case of an emergency and only after consulting with the instructor.

DISABILITY STATEMENT: “If you have a disability, including a learning disability, for which you request disability support services/accommodation(s), please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services office so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting disability support services/accommodation(s) must provide appropriate documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor. For more information, call or visit the Student Services Center located in the University Center, Room 282. The telephone number is 566-7079 (TDD 565-5579).” Additional information may

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E-MAIL POLICY STATEMENT: Please note that the Counseling Center

discourages the use of e-mail communication between counselors and

clients. E-mail is not a confidential form of communication, nor is it an appropriate medium for urgent or crisis messages. The Counseling Center does not provide counseling through email. If you consider your

situation to be a crisis, contact the Counseling Center (business hours

are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (903)566-7079, the Andrews Center Hotline at

(903)597-1351, or telephone 911 for your local emergency response system.

Social Security Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number.

Note regarding Student Absence due to Religious Observance: Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor by the second class meeting of such absences.

Grade Replacement: If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two(graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler. (2006-2008 Catalog, p. 35)

“Other Important Information: The last day to drop this class is

Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor by the second class meeting of such absences.”

FINAL GRADE

Homework: 30%

Mid-Term exam: 30%

Final exam: 30%

Attendance and participation: 10%

COURSE OF STUDIES

(Spring 2012)

January/February Introduction to Linguistics

Phonetics Quizzes

February Morphology Quizzes

March/April History of the English Language Mid-Term exam

Quizzes

April Syntax

Quizzes

April/May Semantics

Anthropological Linguistics

Final exam

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