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Introduction to Language Research
LIN490 – Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-1:45pm
Online via Zoom and Brightspace
Professor: Jeanne Heil Office:
Email: [email protected] Cell:
310 Science Center Wing A
Office Hours: By appointment
*If I don’t answer your email in 72 hours, contact Dana McDaniel ([email protected])*
Syllabus Contents
➢ Course Description, Objectives, Required Materials, & Grade Breakdown pp. 1-2
➢ Course Schedule p. 2
➢ Details of Graded Components p. 3
➢ Full Reading List p. 4
➢ Policies and Campus Resources pp. 5-6
Course Description
An introduction to basic aspects of the experimental study of human linguistic abilities. This will
include discussion of research questions, research design (sampling, validity, reliability), task
choice, data handling, analysis/interpretation, and reporting conventions. Where relevant,
students will also be introduced to computer resources used in Linguistics. Offered spring. Cr 3.
Prerequisites
LIN 313 and two other LIN courses in the 310-317 range (one of which may be taken
concurrently) or instructor permission
MAT 120, PSY 201, or equivalent statistics course
Objectives
• Students will be knowledgeable about types of linguistic tasks, including making
informed decisions about using them.
• Students will display an emerging understanding of methodological issues in linguistic
research.
• Students will be able to do simple data analysis associated with a pre-existing dataset.
• Students will design a task as part of a replication/extension experiment, administer it to
one participant, and report on it.
Materials
• Required - Access to Microsoft Excel (https://usm.maine.edu/computer-sales-
service/microsoft-office-home-use)
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• Recommended - USED ONLY - Mackey & Gass (2005) Second Language Research:
Methodology & Design, 2nd Ed.1
Grade Breakdown
• Reading quizzes (13) 13%
• Labwork
o Preparatory Labs 1&2 4%
o Excel primer 3%
o Unit labs (5) 50%
o NHL Summary 2%
• Final replication report
o Turned-in data 3%
o Final materials 5%
o Report 20%
Course Schedule
At a Glance
Week Dates Main Topic Assessments
1 Jan 26-28 Introduction Prep 1
2 Feb 2-4 Participants, Groups, & Ethics Prep 2
3 Feb 9-11 Variables & Internal Validity Excel Primer
4 Feb 16-18 External Validity & Reliability Lab 1
5 Feb 23-25 Tasks Overview
6 Mar 2-4 Adult Judgments Lab 2
7 Mar 9-11 Child Judgments
8 Mar 16-18 TVJT Lab 3
9 Mar 23-25 Elicited Production
10 Mar 30-Apr 1 Qualitative Methods Lab 4
11 Apr 6-8 Self-paced methods
12 Apr 13-15 Eye-tracking Lab 5
13 Apr 20-22 ERPs Turn in materials for replication
14 Apr 27-29 Wrap-up NHL Summary, Turn in data
Exam Week Replication Report
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED2
1 You will have access to some parts of this book electronically through our course; however, it is an excellent
resource, and you may desire your own copy if you find it cheap. 2 Students will be notified of any changes at least 3 weeks in advance. A revised course schedule will be available
on Blackboard, and students will have the option of receiving a paper copy from the instructor upon request.
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Details of Graded Components
Labwork - Preparatory Labs & Excel Primer
The prep homework is a necessary piece of the course. You cannot complete the unit labs with
successfully completing the prep labs, and anyone without experience in excel will struggle
without doing the excel primer.
Late policy for prep labs: Prep homework, including the excel primer, can be turned in up to a
week late with no penalty. Submissions received more than a week late are given feedback but
not graded for points.
Labwork - Labs
During the semester, students will complete 5 labs for homework. The labs have two
components, one that pertains to each of the projects:
• The Non-Human Language project (NHL)
• The Replication/Extension project (R/E) on a human language
Labs are due by 5pm on Friday on the weeks they are due. They should be submitted
electronically with all the required materials, which may include an excel file. Note that naming
conventions on the excel files are important for versioning purposes and are specified in the lab
instructions.
Late policy for labs: Labs that are turned in within one week late will be deducted two points.
Submissions received more than a week late are given feedback but not graded for points.
Reading quizzes
Students will read for class and complete a quiz on Brightspace based on that reading.
Participation is assessed as 1 point per week based on preparedness, including showing that they
have read. There is no reading for Week 14.
Final Replication Report
Throughout the semester, students will be working on a replication/extension project (or other
approved project). The goal of this project is to:
1. Replicate a task from a study.
2. Design a second task for that study.
3. Test at least one person using the materials.
4. Report on the methods and results, including proposing statistical analysis.
See supporting documents on Brightspace for more information.
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Full Reading List
Erlam, R., & Akakura, M. (2016). New developments in the use of elicited imitation In Mackey,
A., & Marsden, E. (Eds.). Advancing methodology and practice: The IRIS repository of
instruments for research into second languages. Routledge.
Gordon (1998). The Truth-Value Judgment Task. In McDaniel, D., Cairns, H. S., & McKee, C.
(Eds.). Methods for assessing children's syntax. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
Huettig, F., & Altmann, G. T. (2005). Word meaning and the control of eye fixation: Semantic
competitor effects and the visual world paradigm. Cognition, 96(1), B23-B32.
Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2005). Second language research: Methodology and design.
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.
McDaniel, D. & Cairns, H.S. (1998). Eliciting Judgments of Grammaticality and Reference. In
McDaniel, D., Cairns, H. S., & McKee, C. (Eds.). Methods for assessing children's syntax.
Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
Mueller, J. L. (2005). Electrophysiological correlates of second language processing. Second
Language Research, 21(2), 152-174.
Roberts, L. (2016). Self-paced reading and L2 grammatical processing. In Mackey, A., &
Marsden, E. (Eds.). Advancing methodology and practice: The IRIS repository of instruments for
research into second languages. Routledge.
Schütze, C. T., & Sprouse, J. (2014). Judgment data. In R.J. Podesva & D. Sharma (Eds.)
Research Methods in Linguistics. Cambridge University Press.
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Policies and Campus Resources
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism
Everyone associated with the University of Southern Maine is expected to adhere to the
principles of academic integrity central to the academic function of the University. Any breach
of academic integrity represents a serious offense. Each student has a responsibility to know the
standards of conduct and expectations of academic integrity that apply to academic tasks.
Violations of academic integrity include any actions that attempt to promote or enhance the
academic standing of any student by dishonest means. Cheating on an examination, stealing the
words or ideas of another (i.e., plagiarism), making statements known to be false or misleading,
falsifying the results of one's research, improperly using library materials or computer files, or
altering or forging academic records are examples of violations of this policy which are contrary
to the academic purposes for which the University exists. Acts that violate academic integrity
disrupt the educational process and are not acceptable.
Evidence of a violation of the academic integrity policy will normally result in disciplinary
action. A copy of the complete policy may be obtained from the office of Community Standards
and Mediation, online at usm.maine.edu/community-standards-mediation/academic-integrity or
by calling and requesting a copy at (207) 780-5242.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
The university is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to
all university programs and services. If you think you have a disability and would like to
requestaccommodations, you must register with the Disability Services Center. Timely
notification is essential. The Disability Services Center can be reached by calling 207-780-4706
or by email [email protected]. If you have already received a faculty accommodation letter
from the Disability Services Center, please provide me with that information as soon as possible.
Please make a private appointment so that we can review your accommodations.
TUTORING AND WRITING ASSISTANCE
Tutoring at USM is for all students, not just those who are struggling. Tutoring provides active
feedback and practice, and is available for writing, math, and many more subjects. Walk-in
tutoring is available at the Glickman Library in Portland, the Gorham Library, and the LAC
Writing Center. For best service, we recommend making an appointment
at https://usm.maine.edu/learningcommons/schedule-tutoring-appointment. Questions about
tutoring should be directed to Naamah Jarnot at 207-780-4554. Interested in becoming a more
effective, efficient learner? Check out https://usm.maine.edu/agile!
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COUNSELING
Counseling is available at USM. The best way to schedule an appointment is by phone at 780-
5411. More information is available at https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs.
RECOVERY ORIENTED CAMPUS CENTER (ROCC)
A peer support community for students in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health
conditions is available at USM. More information may be found online at
https://usm.maine.edu/recovery or by containing ROCC at 207-228-8141.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND BIAS REPORING
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the
grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression,
national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in
employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim
Director of Equal Opportunity, The Farmhouse, University of Maine Augusta, Augusta,
ME 04333, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Incidents of discrimination or bias
at USM should be reported to Associate Vice President for Student Affairs David Roussel at
207-780-5242.
STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE FOR USM STUDENTS
Absence for Religious Holy Days: The University of Southern Maine respects the religious
beliefs of all members of the community, affirms their rights to observe significant religious holy
days, and will make reasonable accommodations, upon request, for such observances. If a
student’s religious observance is in conflict with the academic experience, they should inform
their instructor(s) of the class or other school functions that will be affected. It is the student’s
responsibility to make the necessary arrangements mutually agreed upon with the instructor(s).
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Southern Maine is committed to making our campuses safer places for
students. Because of this commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employees
are considered mandated reporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence
(sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). Disclosures of
interpersonal violence must be passed along to the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator
who can help provide support and academic remedies for students who have been impacted.
More information can be found online at http://usm.maine.edu/campus-safety-project or by
contacting Sarah E. Holmes at [email protected] or 207-780-5767.
If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on
and off campus: University Counseling Services (207-780-4050); 24 Hour Sexual Assault
Hotline (1-800-871-7741); 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (1-866-834-4357).
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POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE CONDUCT IN CLASS SETTINGS
If a student substantially disrupts a class, the professor may ask the student to align with this
policy on conduct in a class setting. If the student refuses, the professor may, at their discretion,
ask the student to leave. If the professor takes this step, they must attempt to communicate with
the student and provide informal counsel and advice. The professor may elect to notify their dean
of the situation as well. If the student disrupts the class again, the professor may, at their
discretion, provide a written notification to the student, describe the offending behavior, and
refer the student’s case to the appropriate academic dean and notify the dean of students that an
official student conduct code violation has occurred [https://usm.maine.edu/community-
standards-mediation/conduct-process].
COVID FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT
Per USM and the University of Maine System, all students, faculty, and staff members are
required to wear a face covering, including during all face-to-face classes. Resident students are
exempted from this requirement when in their own room in the residence hall. Students seeking
additional exceptions from this requirement should refer to the DISABILITY
ACCOMMODATIONS section of this syllabus. https://www.maine.edu/together/community-
guidance/everyone/
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