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University of Florida.Linguistics Program

4131 Turlington Hall

 LIN 3010-4729

Introduction to Linguistics

M/T/W/R/F 3^rd period (11.00 am to 12.15 pm), Summer B 2005

Anderson 21

Instructor: Priyankoo Sarmah   

Website: http://www.plaza.ufl.edu/priyanku/3010

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.30 to 1.20 pm

Phone: (352) 392-0639 X236

Email: priyanku@ufl.edu

Course Overview:

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. This is a basic course in Linguistics which is designed to give an idea about the directions and branches in the study of Linguistics. In this course we will see how  sound systems, word formation, sentence formation, discourse and meaning are analyzed in the domain of Linguistics. We will also see what role does the brain play in the production and perception of language. Issues related to language variation and change and language acquisition will also be addressed in the course. We will also  try to have some hands-on experience in analyzing various languages during the course.

Prerequisites:

None

Required Text:

Tserdanelis, Georgios and Wai Yi Peggy Wong, eds. (2004). Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 9th ed. Department of Linguistics, Ohio State University.

Assessment:

Your performance in the class will be assessed according to the following components:

Homework due dates:  

Grades:

91-100  A         70-74.9    C

86-90.9 B+       65-69.9    D+

80-85.9 B         60-64.9    D

75-79.9 C+       Below 60 F

Late Policy: No late homeworks or exams unless you have received permission before the due date. Homeworks will be collected at the beginning of class on the date they are due.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

Attendance:

There is no attendance policy for this class. However, as mentioned above, there will be a quiz in every class and many discussions in the class may not strictly follow the prescribed text. Therefore it is in your best interest to attend every class. There is no provision for make-up quiz and exams.
 

Academic Integrity:

Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. An academic honesty offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating, or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage. Any individual who becomes aware of a violation of the Honor Code is bound by honor to take corrective action. Violations of the honor code include, but are not limited to: plagiarism, cheating, bribery, misrepresentation, fabrication, and conspiracy. Such violations may result in the following: lowering of grades, mandatory 0 on assignments, redoing assignments, a final failing grade in the course, expulsion from the course, referral to the student-run Honor Court. The Honor Code states: “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.” On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment. For more information,
refer to: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/Academic_Honesty.html

Students with Special Needs:

Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation.