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The premier university in Republic of the Philippines excellent, equitable and relevant educational
opportunities in the arts, science and
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excellence in the development of relevant research and development activities.
globally competitive and morally Bacoor City Campus It shall produce professional, skilled and
upright individuals. morally upright individuals for global
SHIV, Molino VI, City of Bacoor competitiveness.

COURSE SYLLABUS
(1st Semester, AY 2019-2020)
Course Code & Title: BSEE 21 Introduction to Linguistics
Schedule: BSED 1-1E (T 4:00 PM-5:30 PM/TH 7:00 AM-8:30 AM) / BSED 1-2E (F 01:00 PM-04:00 PM)

Instructor : Ms. Paula Andrea V. Borja

Email Address : [email protected]
Consultation Hours : Mon, Tues (11:30 AM to 12:00 NN) and Thurs (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Room : Dept. of Teacher Education (1st Floor, CvSU Bacoor City Campus)

GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASS CODE

BSED 1-1E: 5p7krj BSED 1-2E: flmvdwe
How to Join Google Classroom Using a Laptop/Desktop: How to Join Google Classroom Using Your Mobile Phone:
1. Sign in using your Google mail (Gmail) account. If you have no account yet, 1. Install the app Google Classroom.
then please sign up for a new account. 2. Sign in using your Google mail (Gmail) account. If you have no account
2. After signing in, go to this link: https://classroom.google.com/ yet, then please sign up for a new account.
3. Click the (+) at the top right corner of the page, then select “join class.” 3. After signing in, click the (+) at the top right corner of the page, then select
4. Enter the class code. “join class.”
5. The class name BSEE 24 should appear in your screen. 4. Enter the class code.
5. The class name BSEE 24 should appear in your screen.

Topics Schedule Activities

ORIENTATION Week 1 Discussion
THE NATURE OF HUMAN LANGUAGE
Lecture
A. Definition, Features, and Origin of Language
Week 2 Seatwork/Group Activities
B. Linguistic Knowledge
Quiz #1
C. Branches of Linguistics
THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE
A. Phonetics
1. Phonetic Alphabet
2. Vocal Tract
Lecture
3. Consonant Sounds
Week 3 Seatwork/Group Activities
4. Vowel Sounds
Quiz #2
B. Phonology
1. Phonemes and its Distinctive Features
2. Rules of Phonology
3. Prosodic Phonology
GRAMMATICAL ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE
A. Morphology Lecture
1. Morphemes Week 4 Seatwork/Group Activities
2. Word Formation Quiz #3
3. Morphological Analysis
B. Syntax Lecture
C. Semantics Week 5 Seatwork/Group Activities
D. Pragmatics Quiz #4
Long Exam #1
LONG TEST Week 6 (Tentative)
Submission of Project #1
Sept. 30 to Oct. 5
MIDTERM EXAMINATION Written Examination
(Tentative)
 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE
Lecture
A. Language Acquisition
Week 8 Seatwork/Group Activities
B. Bilingualism
Quiz #5
C. Human Language Processing
LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
A. Language in Society (Sociolinguistics)
Lecture
B. Language Change
Week 9 Seatwork/Group Activities
1. History of Language (Historical Linguistics)
Quiz #6
2. Languages of the World

WRITING: THE ABCs OF LANGUAGE

A. History of Writing
B. Modern Writing Systems Lecture
LANGUAGE CONTROVERSIES Week 10 Seatwork/Group Activities
A. Language extinction and endangerment Quiz #7
B. Other controversies about language

Long Exam # 2
LONG TEST Week 11
Submission of Project #2
FINAL EXAMINATION Dec. 2 to 7 (Tentative) Written Examination

REFERENCES
OGrady, W. D., & Archibald, J. (2016). Contemporary linguistic analysis: An introduction. Toronto: Pearson Canada.
Finegan, E. (2004). Language Its Structure and Use (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Thomson.
Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., & Hyams, N. M. (2011). An Introduction to Language (9th ed.). Wadsworth, Boston: Cengage Learning.
Coursera. (n.d.). Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics. Retrieved August 1, 2019,
from https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-language
Marta. (2017, July). Introduction: On the linguistics of humour theoretically. Retrieved August 1, 2019,
from https://booksc.xyz/book/66173772/ac1b95

CLASSROOM POLICIES
A. Attendance
1. Students are not allowed to have 20% or more unexcused absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as “DROPPED.”
2. Arriving more than 15 minutes late is counted as absent.
3. If you are going to miss the class for any reason, please notify your instructor ahead of time. Students who will miss a long test, mid-term
or final examination, or a class project may be excused and allowed to take a special exam or pass a class project for any of the following
reasons:

a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity;

b. due to illness or death in the family; and
c. due to force majeure or natural calamities.

B. Classroom Decorum
Students are required to wear identification cards and the prescribed uniform at all times, turn off or put in silent mode cellular phones during
class hours, observe the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom, exhibit good conduct at all times, practice gender sensitivity and awareness
inside the classroom, and come to class on time.
Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating during quizzes and examinations will be given a score of ”0” for the first offense.
For the second offense, the student will be automatically given a failing grade in the subject.

Moreover, plagiarism is considered to be a great academic offense. Any student who is caught submitting plagiarized work (whether copying,
paraphrasing from different kinds of materials without acknowledging sources) will receive a failing grade and might be subject to disciplinary
measures.

GRADING SYSTEM
Attendance 10% Passing Grade: 70 %
Attitude & Class 15% Rate Percentage Equivalence Rate Percentage Equivalence
Participation 1.00 = 96.72 - 100 (Highest Grade) 2.50 = 76.68 - 80.01
15% 1.25 = 93.38 - 96.71 2.75 = 73.34 - 76.67
Quizzes/Seatwork
15% 1.50 = 90.04 - 93.37 3.00 = 70.00 - 73.33 (Lowest Passing Grade)
Chapter Test/Long Test
Project/s 15% 1.75 = 86.70 - 90.03 INC = Incomplete
Midterm & Final Exams 30% 2.00 = 83.36 - 86.69 4.00 = 66.67 - 69.99 (Conditional)
2.25 = 80.02 - 83.35 5.00 = 66.66 and below (Failed)
TOTAL 100%