UCSD Linguistics Language Program - Welcome, Course Structure, Enrollment, and Academic Integrity - 1B/1BX Materials

Sep 28, 2026

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UCSD Linguistics Language Program provides an overview of learning goals, classroom expectations, and academic standards for students entering language study. It outlines what learners can expect—interactive input, a supportive environment, and dedicated staff—and what they must bring, including dedication, enthusiasm, and honesty. The program details academic integrity rules, course goals split between Conversation and Analysis, attendance policies, enrollment and placement requirements, and retake/grade conditions. It also lists required German 1B/1BX materials.

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Welcome!

What you can expect from us

What we expect from you

Academic Integrity

Course goals

Attendance

Enrollment and Placement

Other useful information

Materials

| University of California, San Diego : Linguistics Language Program | 1 . | | --- | --- | UCSD LINGUISTICS LANGUAGE PROGRAM Welcome! Welcome to the Linguistics Language Program, a unit of the Department of Linguistics at UCSD. We offer basic instruction in American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, in six heritage languages (Arabic, Filipino, Korean, Persian, and Vietnamese), and in over 60 otherlanguages in our independent study program. What you can expect from us 􀂃 A rich language-learning environment: Learning a language requires lots of meaningful input and interaction. Our courses are designed to give you exactly that, during both in-class and outof-class activities. 􀂃 An enjoyable and supportive classroom atmosphere: Learning a language should be fun, and you will find our classes to be a pleasure to attend. 􀂃 A committed and dedicated staff: We have one main goal: giving you the most effective language-learning experience possible. Your success is our success, and we do everything possible to make sure you finish your course sequence with a practical ability in the language that you will be able to use for the rest of your life. What we expect from you 􀂃 Dedication: We give you the best language-learning environment possible and the means to make use of that environment. The rest is up to you. The more time you put in, the more you will learn. 􀂃 Enthusiasm: Many of our classes are small and personal, and you will get to know your teachers and classmates well. You owe it to them to show up ready and eager to participate. 􀂃 Honesty: We take academic integrity very seriously. Please read our policy below and make sure you understand it. Academic Integrity All students are expected to do their own work. The following acts constitute academic dishonesty andwill result in any or all of the following sanctions: a grade of F, expulsion from the course, and/or disciplinary measures by the Dean of Students of the student's college. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: 1. During a written or computerized exam/quiz, using books, notes or on-line resources, copying from another student or receiving unauthorized help. 2. Turning in a written composition that has been copied from a book or some other printed source, from the Internet or that has been written in whole or in part by someone other than the student. Moreover, students are expected to show proper respect for instructors and fellow students in class discussions and compositions. Improper and indecent language use will not be tolerated. See also the appropriate section of the UCSD General Catalog entitled "UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship. " Course goals The Conversation and Grammar sections are two halves of one course and need to be taken together. Both are designed to immerse you in the language and give you a practical ability as quickly as possible. The two halves are together worth 5 units, so you should expect a heavier workload than a typical 4-unit class. 􀂃 Conversation (MWF) is a smaller class, with special attention to vocabulary development and cultural knowledge. 􀂃 Analysis (TuTh) is a larger class, with special attention to listening, reading, and learning how to analyze the language and the culture. Attendance A maximum of three absences in the Conversation section and two absences in the Analysis section will be tolerated. Each further absence in a section will lower by one level your grade in that section. For example, one additional absence will lower a B+ to a B or a C to a C- . Three late arrivals in class will count as one absence. If you miss 2 weeks or more of class for any reason, you are encouraged to drop the course; otherwise, you are at risk of failing. If you are absent and miss a quiz, an in-class exam, or other assignment, see your instructor immediately to determine if the work can be made up. An approved make-up must be completed wi

FAQs

What languages and learning options are offered in the UCSD Linguistics Language Program?

The program offers basic instruction in American Sign Language and in multiple spoken languages including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. It also supports heritage languages and an independent study option for many other languages.

What academic integrity rules do students need to follow?

Students must do their own work. Academic dishonesty includes unauthorized use of books/notes or online resources during exams, copying compositions from printed or internet sources, or work written by others, and improper language use in class is not tolerated.

How are the Conversation and Analysis course components structured, and how are they scheduled?

Conversation and Grammar are two halves that must be taken together, totaling 5 units. Conversation runs MWF with focus on vocabulary development and cultural knowledge, while Analysis runs TuTh with focus on listening, reading, and analyzing language and culture.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by dhado