English 333.01: Introduction to Language Structure

Course Goals: This course will present and explain the fundamentals of linguistics as they apply to the English language.  Major topics include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, history of English, approaches to grammar and discourse, and the relationship between language and society, if not civilization.

Course Objectives:

• Learning about linguistics and its role in English studies
• Recognizing the systematicity of language
• Understanding the relationship between language and human existence
• Expanding your intellectual abilities as a result of the above

Textbooks:
Thomas and Tchudi.  The English Language: An Owner's Manual. Boston: Allyn and
    Bacon, 1999.
Newby.  The Structure of English.  New York: Cambridge, 1987.
Electronic Resources

Course Policies: Certain simple rules provide a basis for equal treatment and evaluation of all students. These rules are listed below.

• Attend all classes on time. This is something you can always get right. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, I need to know about it, too. If an emergent situation necessitates your absence, inform me as soon as you can. Because this class meets once a week, I will permit only two (2) absences. You will fail the course if you miss three (3) or more classes.
• Hand in work on time. This is also easy to do correctly. Everything contributes to your final grade. Consider every assignment an important one (and consider any questions regarding missing anything important, should you miss class, answered). Moreover, contrary to popular myth, absence does not extend due dates or relieve you from responsibility. Thus, missing class as a method of excusing yourself from course policies will only cause an additional problem.
• Pay attention. Everything has the potential of being included on an exam or quiz. Review your notes--don't just take them down and leave them closed in your notebook. The key factor involved with paying attention, of course, is self-discipline. Anyone engaging in activities that are more suitable outside the classroom will be encouraged to relocate. Pagers, cell phones, and other distractions should be turned off before class begins.
• Do your own work. Lying, cheating, and plagiarizing always earns a zero (0) and may lead to disiplinary action by the University.
• Advise me of any special needs you may have immediately. WTAMU seeks to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified persons with disabilities. This university will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with the Disability Support Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations.
• Other policies may be instituted as needed.

Daily Syllabus:

01/22  Course Policies; Overview of ENG 333; English Phonems-IPA
01/29  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 2; Newby--Chapter 1
02/05  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 2; Newby--Chapter 1
02/12  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 6; Newby--Chapter 3
02/19  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 7; Newby--Chapter 4-8
02/26  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 7; Newby--Chapter 4-8; Review
03/05  Exam I; Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 8
03/12  Spring Break--No Class
03/19  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 5
03/26  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 5
04/02  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 5; Review
04/09  Exam II; Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 9; Newby--Chapter 2
04/16  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 3
04/23  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 3
04/30  Thomas and Tchudi--Chapter 4; Newby--Chapter 9; Review