LING 1
Introduction to Study of Language
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Summary for general undergraduates of what is known about human language; biological basis of language, scientific study of language and human cognition; uniqueness of human language, its structure, universality, its diversity; language in social and cultural setting; language in relation to other aspects of human inquiry and knowledge. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Summer 2016 - I took this class online and it was probably one of the lightest workloads I've ever had for a class. To get an A in this class, all you have to do is score around average or above average on the final. That's right, 70% of your grade is practically given to you in the form of online quizzes, participation, short answer questions, and a paper. Almost everyone gets an A in this portion of the grade. It is the final that distinguishes you from the rest of the class. Honestly, the final was extremely difficult. It was an open note, open book exam, but his questions were very long, wordy, and confusing. I am selling some valuable course materials: 1) Answers to short answer essay questions 2) Answers to quizzes 3) A past practice final with answers, and a study guide w/ answers for the course. Text me at ********** if you're interested in buying any of the above and I will let you in on some secrets to score above average on the final :)
Summer 2016 - I took this class online and it was probably one of the lightest workloads I've ever had for a class. To get an A in this class, all you have to do is score around average or above average on the final. That's right, 70% of your grade is practically given to you in the form of online quizzes, participation, short answer questions, and a paper. Almost everyone gets an A in this portion of the grade. It is the final that distinguishes you from the rest of the class. Honestly, the final was extremely difficult. It was an open note, open book exam, but his questions were very long, wordy, and confusing. I am selling some valuable course materials: 1) Answers to short answer essay questions 2) Answers to quizzes 3) A past practice final with answers, and a study guide w/ answers for the course. Text me at ********** if you're interested in buying any of the above and I will let you in on some secrets to score above average on the final :)
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Fall 2020 - So I took this class during online learning. While Prof. Silvestri is the actual professor, the class is almost entirely taught through recorded Harold Torrence lectures. Torrence is a great lecturer and the material isn't super difficult and is generally replicated in the reading. I have trouble paying attention to recorded lectures, so I primarily read the textbook instead. Grades are composed of participation (discussion section and a once a week mandatory attendance lecture w Silvestri); homework; two easy papers; midterm and final. Overall not super interesting in my opinion, but a pretty easy A.
Fall 2020 - So I took this class during online learning. While Prof. Silvestri is the actual professor, the class is almost entirely taught through recorded Harold Torrence lectures. Torrence is a great lecturer and the material isn't super difficult and is generally replicated in the reading. I have trouble paying attention to recorded lectures, so I primarily read the textbook instead. Grades are composed of participation (discussion section and a once a week mandatory attendance lecture w Silvestri); homework; two easy papers; midterm and final. Overall not super interesting in my opinion, but a pretty easy A.
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