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ENGL 3580: The English Language
Dr M C MorganHS 314
mmorgan@bemidjistate.edu
755-2814
Course Description
An introduction to the study of linguistics of English for undergraduates. Focuses on a linguistics approach to phonology, morphology, syntax, and the semantics of English.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of English. The final for the course will examine your familiarity with these concepts.Text
Linguistics for Everyone: An Introduction, 2nd ed. Kristin Denham and Anne Lobeck. Cengage Learning, 2013. Print ISBN: 9781111344382, 1111344388By Week
Linguistics is a practical study that you learn by both rote and practice. I'm emphasizing practice. This means weekly exercises, and the occasional quiz.We'll address one chapter Denham and Lobeck each week. Come to class with the chapter read. I may assign an exercise or two from the text to give you practice in the study. We'll use time in class to review the chapter and take on the exercises.
I'll assign an exercise or two each week to evaluate your progression.
Grading
- Up to 10 points week for work with the exercises and in class. Scored 0 - 5 - 10. Incomplete = 0. No make up.
- Final: 75 points
Cutoffs as of 2 Jan 2018
- 225 - A
- 200 - B
- 150 - C
- 135 - D
- below 130 - F
Adapted from a statement by Mark Christensen, summer 2017.
