Course Description
An introduction to the scientific investigation of language, including the basics of phonology, syntax, semantics, dialects, and language learning. Prereq: “C” or better in ENGL 102, ESOL 102, ENGL 115 or advanced placement.

Textbook(s):

• Language Files 10th ed., by Department of Linguistics: The Ohio State University. Columbus: Ohio State UP, 2007. ISBN:970-0-8142-5163-8.
  

Daily Schedule:

Academic Dishonesty
All work done for this class should be your own. If you use anyone else's words or ideas in your work, you are expected to document that fact appropriately in your own paper. Any violation of this principle will result in a grade of zero for the assignment, and the case will be forwarded to the Dean of Students for further possible action, as indicated by the policy in the Undergraduate Bulletin, p. 444.

Absence Policy
University policy is that you may miss 10% of the class meetings without serious consequences.  Subsequent absences will cause your grade to suffer.  No make-up tests will be given unless you tell me in advance of class that you will be absent for some (important) reason. Students who habitually arrive late and/or leave class early will be marked as absent on the days either occurs.

Specific Rules on Behavior

1. Students must wait 24hrs before questioning instructor on a received assignment grade.
2. Students will be respectful and mindful of their fellow classmates, environment, instructor, and the task at hand.  In turn, the instructor will be respectful of the students.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Statement
It is the policy of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to afford equal opportunity in education to qualified students. If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting course requirements, contact the instructor immediately to file a student disability statement and to develop an accommodation plan. Course requirements will not be waived but reasonable accommodations will be developed to assist you in meeting the requirements.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure:
A map of this floor is posted throughout the building. This map marks the evacuation route and the Designated Rescue Area. This area is where emergency service personnel will go first to look for individuals who need assistance exiting the building. Students who may need assistance should identify themselves to the faculty.

Course Assessment:

Useful Links
The Linguist List -- Clearinghouse for linguistics information of all types
Peter Patrick's African American English Page -- Contains an especially comprehensive bibliography and a nice page of selected readings.
On-Line English Grammar -- a helpful resource for English grammatical terminology
Lexicon of Linguistics -- explains some linguistics terminology
Poetics and Linguistics Association -- Professional association for stylistics
Language Log -- lots of clever stuff on this multi-author blog
Bell Labs text-to-speech synthesizer
yourDictionary.com Gameroom
Lots of interesting stuff on John Lawler's Homepage