PSYC 100 Chapter : LING_101_001_Course_Syllabus_2014_FALL(2).doc
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We will explore together the story of human language: how are linguistic systems built, how do the systems evolve over time into distinct dialects and distinct languages, how do languages connect with each other historically, how are languages written? (this is a fairly minor topic, but we will touch on it, how do languages change and influence one another in contact, why the coming collapse, and what can (or should) we do about it, re tracing historical connections, causes and responses to language endangerment. Course policies: please do not ask questions before class. Quick content or administrative questions after class are perfectly fine, though: office hours, email and appointments: Page 2 of 7: please treat e-mail as a formal communication. Policy on missed assignments, grade queries, plagiarism, midterm exams, and electronic devices. Policy for students representing ubc, bc or canada (at academic or sports events)
