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Course name
The Study of Language
Institution
University of Illinois at Chicago
Instructor
Jill Hallett
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Linguistics
Course dates
2022-08-22 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-12-04 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
46


Course Description: "Language is the most fundamental trait that makes us human. What is language? What do we know when we know a language? What do we do when we use language? How do we acquire language? What questions are asked and what tools are used in the study of language? This class introduces you to the core concepts and tools used in the field of linguistics. We will learn how to describe speech sounds and sound patterns (Phonetics / Phonology), explore how words and sentences are put together (Morphology / Syntax), and understand the multiple ways that meaning may be explored within the system of language (Semantics) and in relation to context (pragmatics and information structure). With the methods learned from these core areas, we will further study how languages change (Historical Linguistics) and how language is acquired (Language Acquisition)."

Wikipedia Assignment envisioned: Students work in groups to summarize previous scholarship on linguistic features of endangered languages. For each linguistic subfield covered in class (focusing on phonology, morphology, and syntax), students will write up that section for their chosen language. They are expected to fill in gaps in existing Wikipedia articles or, if enough quality references are available, create a new article.

For example, I noticed that Yiddish is missing phonology and grammar content and that for Jakaltek those categories are rather sparse. We can help!

Student Assigned Reviewing
Softstarkid Akatek language Sikkimese language, Inuit Sign Language
Dquin3 Akatek language South African English, Yiddish, Yiddish grammar
Mmysli Akatek language Inuit Sign Language, Dagaare language
MingzeGaojmart460 Karaim language Squamish language, Moloko language
Mnamuduri Moloko language Ecuadorian Siona, Langam language
Zohaib Alvi South African English Inuit Sign Language, Yiddish grammar
Emartinez203 Langam language Moloko language, Squamish language
MystifiedMysti Squamish language Karaim language, Chakali language
Cbries2 Moloko language Karaim language, Chakali language
Marlem J. Sikkimese language Dagaare language, South African English
SPLL Yiddish, Yiddish grammar Akatek language, Sikkimese language
Hoh34 Inuit Sign Language Akatek language, Dagaare language
Zabdu2 South African English Akatek language, Sikkimese language
Bguti2 Yiddish, Yiddish grammar Dagaare language, South African English
Nataliawrobel3 Squamish language Ecuadorian Siona, Karaim language
Muh tee us? Langam language Moloko language, Karaim language
Llill2 Yiddish, Yiddish grammar Inuit Sign Language, Sikkimese language
Brian Del Valle Langam language Chakali language, Squamish language
Frenchsilkpie Karaim language Ecuadorian Siona, Langam language
IntrepidError Karaim language Dagaare language, Inuit Sign Language
Omaralattar23 Squamish language Karaim language, Langam language
Maradeleonm Chakali language Karaim language, Squamish language
Rica35 Chakali language Langam language, Moloko language
Umnawahal Inuit Sign Language South African English, Sikkimese language
Ivanatheslayer Inuit Sign Language Akatek language, Yiddish, Yiddish grammar
Brian redmond jr Inuit Sign Language South African English, Yiddish
Lexxdavv Dagaare language South African English, Yiddish
Wsehwail Yiddish, Yiddish grammar Dagaare language, Sikkimese language
Liannp Sikkimese language Dagaare language, Yiddish grammar
Jlia22 Sikkimese language Akatek language, South African English
Iur444 Sikkimese language South African English, Yiddish grammar
Lramir54 South African English Akatek language, Inuit Sign Language
Tytygo South African English Dagaare language, Inuit Sign Language
Mary.martorano Dagaare language Akatek language, Inuit Sign Language
TramTrimTrom Dagaare language Yiddish, Sikkimese language
Zbernier12 Chakali language Karaim language, Langam language
Isand4 Moloko language Ecuadorian Siona, Squamish language
23alexx Ecuadorian Siona Moloko language, Chakali language
Jmarie1 Ecuadorian Siona Squamish language, Chakali language
Nnewm3 Chakali language Ecuadorian Siona, Langam language
Lizkants Langam language Squamish language, Ecuadorian Siona
SonaniVandan Squamish language Ecuadorian Siona, Moloko language
Sote2 Ecuadorian Siona Karaim language, Squamish language
Sduran2 Karaim language Chakali language, Moloko language
Ak24000 Karaim language Langam language, Moloko language
Adia09 Moloko language Chakali language, Karaim language
Coolisschool123 Ecuadorian Siona Chakali language, Karaim language

Timeline

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 6 September 2022   |   Thursday, 8 September 2022
In class - Introduction to the Wikipedia assignment

Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.

Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resources:

Assignment - Get started on Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 September 2022   |   Thursday, 15 September 2022
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 September 2022   |   Thursday, 22 September 2022
Assignment - Choose your article
In class - Discussion
Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Linguistics

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 September 2022   |   Thursday, 29 September 2022
Assignment - Make a small edit

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 October 2022   |   Thursday, 6 October 2022

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 October 2022   |   Thursday, 13 October 2022
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 October 2022   |   Thursday, 20 October 2022
Assignment - Peer review two articles

Guiding framework

Milestones

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

In class - Discussion

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 October 2022   |   Thursday, 27 October 2022
Assignment - Respond to your peer review

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:

  • Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
  • Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 November 2022   |   Thursday, 3 November 2022
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 November 2022   |   Thursday, 10 November 2022
Assignment - Continue improving your article

Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.

Assignment - Polish your work

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 15 November 2022   |   Thursday, 17 November 2022
Assignment - Final article

It's the final week to develop your article.

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
  • Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!
In class - In-class presentation
Milestones

Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.