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Ling 1Z03 Fall 2021 Course Outline
Ling 1Z03 Fall 2021 Course Outline
Ling 1Z03 takes place on Mondays 7-10 p.m. on Zoom. Pease see the course shell
on Avenue for the meeting ID and password.
By the end of this course, students will have a general understanding of
• what human languages are and how they are different from animal communication
• what English is and who decides how to speak ‘correctly
• how linguists observe and analyze language
• what human languages consist of and how these ‘building blocks’ are organized in a
system we call English
• explain how humans produce speech sounds
• transcribe the sounds of Canadian Englis
• understand how English words are structured, what they consist of and how new words
are formed
• the different classes of words within the English language
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2. Textbook:
• You will need a physical or digital copy of the following textbook
Curzan, Anne. (2012). How English works: a linguistic introduction. Boston: Pearson Longman
This course will cover Chapters 1 through 5. The remaining chapters will be covered in Ling
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Method of Assessmen
Attendance/Participation = 20
Mid-term test: = 25
Online Quizzes (10@2%) = 20
Final exam = 35
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Total: 100
Attendance/Participation:
We will be using a subscription-based online platform Top Hat to track attendance and
participation (see TOP HAT section below for details). To receive maximum points in this
category, students need to attend at least 90% of all classes. Attending a class means being
present during the entire class (this is automatically tracked by Zoom) class and providing
answers to 80% of all questions displayed in class through Top Hat.
Please make sure that your name in Zoom is identical to your name in Avenue2Learn. Otherwise
I will not be able to con rm your attendance data
Midterm:
The midterm in this course will take place on Monday, October 18 during class time and will
cover chapters 1-3 of the book. Midterm location as well as speci c details regarding the content
will be announced in class
The Midterm is worth 25% of your nal grade
Final Exam:
There will be a three-hour nal exam during the December exam period. The exam will be
cumulative and will cover chapters 1-5 of the textbook unless announced otherwise. Speci c
details, instructions, as well as sample tasks for the nal exam will be covered during class time
Please note that the nal exam is not scheduled by us and we have no control over this date
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1. MSAFS
Please note that there are no re-writes in this course. If you submit an MSAF for the Midterm
examination, we will carry over the grade to the nal exam. If you submit an MSAF for a Quiz,
you will be awarded your average grade for Quizzes at the end of the course
2. Communication Policies
2.1. EMAIL ADDRESSES: All emails must originate from your McMaster email address.
Otherwise McMaster spam lter might not let it through and we will not receive your email
2.2. THE SUBJECT LINE: Please include the course code (LING 1Z03) in the Subject line of
your email, otherwise we might not know which course you are in.Heading 3
2.3. YOUR NAME(S): Please include your student number and ALL names you use. Remember
that we cannot resolve an issue you might have if we can’t nd your name on Avenue
2.4. Questions about Course Content: If you have questions about course content, please post
them on the discussion board instead of sending us an email and we will do our best to answer
them asap
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Online Proctoring
Some courses may use online proctoring software for tests and exams. This software may require students
to turn on their video camera, present identi cation, monitor and record their computer activities, and/or
lockdown their browser during tests or exams. This software may be required to be installed before the
exam begins
Conduct Expectations
As a McMaster student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to demonstrate, respectful
and digni ed interactions within all of our living, learning and working communities. These expectations
are described in the Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities (the "Code"). All students share the
responsibility of maintaining a positive environment for the academic and personal growth of all
McMaster community members, whether in person or online
It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect in virtual
learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect, disrupt, or interfere
with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or behaviours that interfere with
university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2 Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will
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be taken very seriously and will be investigated. Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the
involved students' access to these platforms
Extreme Circumstances
The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme
circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be communicated through
regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily News, A2L and/or McMaster email
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