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About the Course

Everywhere, every day, everybody uses language. There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different languages. Join us to explore the miracles of human language! The Miracles of Human Language introduces you to the many-faceted study of languages, which has amazed humans since the beginning of history. Together with speakers of many other languages around the world, as well as with famous linguists such as Noam Chomsky and Adele Goldberg, you will learn to understand and analyse how your native tongue is at the same time similar and different from many other languages. You will learn the basic concepts of linguistics, get to know some of the key features of big and small languages and get insight into what linguists do. This course gives an introduction into the study of languages, the field of linguistics. With the support of the basic linguistic terminology that is offered in the course, you will soon be able to comment both on variety between languages, as well as on a single language’s internal structure. Anyone who wishes to understand how languages work, and how they can give us insight into the human mind is very welcome to join. The course is useful if you want to get a fairly quick introduction into linguistics, for instance because you are considering studying it further, or because you are interested in a neighbouring discipline such as psychology, computer science or anthropology. Furthermore, the course will help you develop analytical skills. If you are curious to understand how language works and how it gives insight into the human mind, this course is definitely for you!...

Top reviews

DC

Sep 23, 2017

Extremely informational, well presented, with questions that stimulate reflection. The optional reading material is food for thought. I hope to see more courses from the same professor and University.

SS

Nov 29, 2021

I've taken a number of online courses on linguistics now, and this one was by and far the best. The material covered is indepth and engaging, and the professor's enthusiam makes the videos a delight.

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By Jiayang T

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Feb 1, 2018

The syllabus for courses are clear so it's really easy to understand and remember.

By Siuzanna I

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Jul 4, 2022

Very interesting, accessible and useful course for teachers! Thank you so much!

By 张弛

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Apr 15, 2021

看了名字，我本来期望学习一些世界各语系、语族的具体知识，结果是我读错了标题。当然，这门课从语音到语义到语用，逐层递进，介绍了语言学的知识框架，这一点是不错的。

By Elif Y

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Dec 29, 2021

It was such an amazing course! I learned so much in these modules. Thank you:)

By Lourenço G

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Sep 11, 2017

Good material, excellent presentations, knowledgeable presenters. Fascinating!

By Ema N

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Feb 26, 2018

Wonderfully instructive, engaging, challenging and interesting. Great course!

By Harsha V P

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Dec 1, 2020

This is a great course of anyone looking for an introduction to linguistics.

By Steven J

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Nov 28, 2018

Very good content, concise, and informative. I really enjoyed it, thank you!

By Kyo Z L

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Feb 2, 2024

This course can provide basic understanding on the concepts of linguistics.

By Νίκος Μ

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Dec 19, 2021

A very good introductory course practically on every aspect of linguistics!

By Milena

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Aug 10, 2020

One of the best linguistics course available. Highly recommend this course!

By joab s

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Apr 11, 2022

I really recomend this course because its content is actractive and solid.

By D.J.C. J

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Oct 27, 2021

Great presentation! Very enthousiastic professor. Well thought out course.

By Pailin S

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Sep 18, 2021

This is really informative for someone who have an interest in liguistics.

By Julia S

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Mar 26, 2017

It was knowledgeable and fun! I updated my knowledge bank about language.

By Elena A P

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May 14, 2024

You can see the amazing world of human language. I highly recommend you.

By Deleted A

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Jan 31, 2025

I just love this course! Thank you, Professor and all the participants!

By VOLKAN S

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Jan 2, 2023

Marc van Oostendorp and the project he is participated is just amazing

By Elvira Z

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Jun 19, 2016

Thank you! Feels like going back in time - back to my student's years.

By Elmira S

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Sep 16, 2021

It was one of the BEST courses I have ever had in my life! Thank you!

By D R

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Mar 13, 2021

Great course, I learnt a lot and the videos were really good as well.

By Esmeralda C G

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Jan 29, 2025

Muy buen curso. Está mal traducido al español, pero pude entenderle.

By Carolina A F

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Apr 30, 2020

Curso excelente para quem quer ingressar no universo da linguística.

By Luis A

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Oct 18, 2022

Fantastic course, I've enjoyed a lot the journey with you. Thanks!

By renata a

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Oct 29, 2020

A very interesting course, each class was informative and engaging!