LIN 3010
Introduction to Linguistics
Welcome to LIN 3010: Introduction to Linguistics
Hello students! Welcome to Introduction to Linguistics. In this course, we explore the following important questions:
“What is the nature of human language?”
“How can we as linguists understand the nature of human language?”
In doing so, the goal of the course is to provide a broad overview of the field of linguistics and the ways in which linguists analyze human language phenomena.
NOTE: This site is for students in my in-person sections of LIN3010.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the core areas of linguistics
Analyze a range of language structures at different levels of complexity
Use basic linguistic terminology to describe the features of human languages
About your instructor
Dr. Jamie Garner (she/her)
E-mail: jr.garner@ufl.edu
Office: 4015 Turlington Hall
Office Phone: (352) 294-7460
See Communication Plan for Office Hours and Communication Policy.
Diversity statement
It is my firm belief that one of the greatest strengths of humanity is our incredible diversity. The college classroom is one place where this diversity is on display, as people from all backgrounds can come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. It is my intent that my class will be one of those places. It is my goal that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives are well-served by the course and have the opportunity to have their voices heard in a safe and respectful manner. To that end, I will include materials and activities designed to create a class culture that is respectful of all students regardless of socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, religion (or non-religion), culture, primary language background, physical and intellectual ability, and political ideology.
In my attempts to honor and celebrate diversity in my class, I realize that I may at times be less than perfect. Please do not hesitate to give me feedback or let me know the ways I can improve my teaching to be more effective and inclusive.
For more information and resources related to diversity at the University of Florida, follow the link to the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer.
netiquette guidelines
It is important follow certain guidelines for online communication with your peers and myself. See the Netiquette Guidelines for an overview of these guidelines. As a student in the course, you are expected to follow these guidelines.