Eleonora Usenkova, PhD

LING 111.3 Class Syllabus Linguistics

Email: elu564@mail.usask.ca
Structure of Language
Online – Blackboard Learn
May 6, 2020 – May 27, 2020

Land Acknowledgement
Our Saskatoon campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.

Course Description
The official course description and prerequisites are in the U of S Course and Program Catalogue
available at http://www.usask.ca/calendar/coursecat/
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, students should be able to:
1. Gain an understanding of the system of language
2. Understand what a linguist is and is not
3. Practice the scientific method.
4. Talk about language and grammar without judgment.
5. Provide the groundwork for any further studies in linguistics.
6. Distinguish the core areas of Linguistics and Language.
7. Analyze linguistic data.

Required Resources
There is no required textbook for this class. All course materials will be provided in Blackboard Learn.
Additional helpful online resources are provided in Blackboard Learn to help with assignments and further
practice. It also contains an open source textbook.

Class Schedule
Week Module Title Due Dates
May 6 – 12 Class Introductions Quiz 1: May 7 midnight
Introduction: Language and Quiz 2: May 12 midnight
Linguistics
Assignment 1: May 12 midnight
Phonetics: The Sounds of
Language
May 13 – 19 Phonology: The Knowledge of Quiz 3: May 14 midnight
Pronunciation
Quiz 4: May 19 midnight
Morphology: Building Words
Assignment 2: May 19 noon
May 20 – 27 Syntax: Building Sentences Quiz 5: May 24 midnight
Semantics: Having Meaning Quiz 6: May 26 midnight
Assignment 3: May 27 noon
FINAL EXAM TBD

Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan

 Note: No Class Days/No Evaluation Days for this Class July 2, 2019

Evaluation and Grading Scheme

Quizzes (6x4%) 24%
Assignments (3x15%) 45%
Final Exam 31%
Total 100%
Detailed descriptions of assessments will be in the “Evaluations” section in your course site.
Final Exam(s)
The Final Exam will be available in the Assignments and Exams area on the left. It will be available on
Blackboard to download and complete at home. On the exam date, starting at 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 pm,
you can download the exam at any time and complete it.
You will have three hours to complete and upload the exam from the moment you download it.
Students are encouraged to review all examination policies and procedures at
http://students.usask.ca/academics/exams.php
Online Exams
Please note that online exams are viewed and treated the same as any other exam. Online exams are
tracked and monitored for irregularities.
Any collusion, collaborating, copying, cheating or any form of academic misconduct is a very serious
offence at the University of Saskatchewan and could result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
Submitting Assignments
Assignments will be available in the Assignments and Exam area on the left.
Each assignment covers the topics of two modules.
Assignment 1: Module 1 and 2
Assignment 2: Module 3 and 4
Assignment 3: Module 5 and 6
It is strongly recommended to begin working on the assignments when the first module of each
assignment is completed to avoid last-minute delays.
You will submit your assignments online. Instructions are found on the Homepage in Blackboard. Note
that the first assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. on the due date while assignment 2 and 3 are due at noon
on the due date. Saskatchewan time applies.
Extensions and Late Assignments
Overdue assignments will be assessed a penalty of 2% per day. If the assignment is not submitted after
three days late, a grade of zero will be applied.
If you have extenuating circumstances, contact your instructor ON or BEFORE the due date.

Online Quizzes
Online quizzes are found within each module folder. They are to be completed in Blackboard and consist
of multiple choice, true/false, and multiple answer questions. You will have 15 minutes for each quiz. You
may take the quiz once.
Once you start the quiz, it must be completed in one session. It cannot be interrupted and completed
later.
Make sure you use a computer with a stable internet connection. Smartphones are not recommended
since the selection areas are rather small and mis-selection is a problem.

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Additional Evaluation Information
Understanding Your Grades
Information on literal descriptors for grading at the University of Saskatchewan can be found at:
https://students.usask.ca/academics/grading/grading-system.php
Please note: There are different literal descriptors for undergraduate and graduate students.
More information on the Academic Courses Policy on course delivery, examinations and assessment of
student learning can be found at: http://policies.usask.ca/policies/academic-affairs/academic-courses.php
The University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter is intended to define aspirations about the learning
experience that the University aims to provide, and the roles to be played in realizing these aspirations by
students, instructors and the institution. A copy of the Learning Charter can be found at:
http://teaching.usask.ca/about/policies/learning-charter.php

Integrity Defined
“Integrity is expected of all students in their academic work – class participation, examinations,
assignments, research, practice – and in their non-academic interactions and activities as well” (Office of
the University Secretary).
It is your responsibility to be familiar with the University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures on
Academic Misconduct (http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/academic-
misconduct.php) ) and Non-Academic Misconduct (https://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-
appeals/non-academic-misconduct.php).

Access and Equity Services

If you are a student needing accommodations based on a diagnosed disability (learning, medical,
physical, and/or mental health), religion, family status (including pregnancy), and/or gender identity, you
must register with Access and Equity Services (AES) in order to access AES programs and supports.
Information about AES can be found at https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/access-equity-
services.php
For AES exam accommodations please ensure that you fill out the AES Exam Accommodation form
within the applicable deadlines. (https://students.usask.ca/health/aes/accommodations.php)

Distance and Distributed Library Services

As a U of S student, if you are located outside of Saskatoon, you can find help accessing library
resources and services at: https://library.usask.ca/ddls/#RegisterforDDLS.

Copyright
Every effort has been made to trace ownership of all copyrighted material and to secure permission from
copyright holders. In the event of any question arising as to the use of any material, we will be pleased to
make the necessary corrections. The University of Saskatchewan copyright policy is available at
http://www.usask.ca/copyright/.

Acknowledgements
Class Author
Bettina Spreng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Linguistics, University of Saskatchewan

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