LING 11
Language in Action: Perspectives from Applied Linguistics
Description: (Formerly numbered Applied Linguistics 10.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Not open for credit to students with credit for former Applied Linguistics 10 or 10W. Introduction to rich variety of topics, approaches, research, and resources in interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics as it is practiced at UCLA. Series of presentations by various faculty members whose work is in those areas. Introduction to various ways language works in real life and how this can be described and studied in systematic ways; designed to teach students to write effectively. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Fall 2018 - Trevor Kann is super personable and I enjoyed his class. The rapport between him and the students is light and entertaining, unfortunately my class was a bit quiet so his witty remarks and attempts at engaging his students often went ignored. He is really understanding of tardiness, just be prepared to be put on the spot if you walk in late (in a lighthearted way). This class relies a lot on discussion so it is to the benefit of everyone to participate. This course covers a wide range of topics tackled by applied linguistics, and it was interesting to be exposed to all of these different areas. The workload is very manageable - weekly discussion posts, reading assignment (75-100 pages per week), weekly assignments and two papers, no exams. The papers aren't too challenging and you can use the assigned readings as sources as well as for topic inspiration. He brings in a lot of guest speakers which also keeps the class entertaining. Discussion was also very interesting and thought-provoking, sometimes I even felt as though I learned more in discussion than in lecture. Overall this is a worthwhile class and I would recommend it to ling majors and anyone else who has an interest.
Fall 2018 - Trevor Kann is super personable and I enjoyed his class. The rapport between him and the students is light and entertaining, unfortunately my class was a bit quiet so his witty remarks and attempts at engaging his students often went ignored. He is really understanding of tardiness, just be prepared to be put on the spot if you walk in late (in a lighthearted way). This class relies a lot on discussion so it is to the benefit of everyone to participate. This course covers a wide range of topics tackled by applied linguistics, and it was interesting to be exposed to all of these different areas. The workload is very manageable - weekly discussion posts, reading assignment (75-100 pages per week), weekly assignments and two papers, no exams. The papers aren't too challenging and you can use the assigned readings as sources as well as for topic inspiration. He brings in a lot of guest speakers which also keeps the class entertaining. Discussion was also very interesting and thought-provoking, sometimes I even felt as though I learned more in discussion than in lecture. Overall this is a worthwhile class and I would recommend it to ling majors and anyone else who has an interest.
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