Learner Reviews & Feedback for Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics by Universiteit Leiden
About the Course
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 a...
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 Huda T
•Jul 9, 2019
it is a fabulous course. I spent interesting time with it. it is more than linguistics. it make you thinking as a linguist.
By Santiago M
•Oct 18, 2024
I found on this course what I was looking for: understanting and getting to know the structures of the language phenomena.
By Jade O
•Feb 10, 2022
This course was a great introduction to linguistics. I learned many concepts, as well as the names for different concepts.
By Muhammad S
•Oct 7, 2023
The basic aspects of Linguistics is thoroughly addressed in this course. One can laden with core aspects by this course.
By Carlos E L G
•Feb 25, 2023
Amazing course, amazing team.
This helped me a lot with my work and I got new knowledge I'm sure I'm going to be using.
By Leland M
•Jan 31, 2023
Super interesting. Had so much fun with this course. If you’re curious about Linguistics, definitely take this course!!
By Abhiraj G
•Jul 29, 2019
Very interesting course, that is challenging but not impossible. The perfect way for young budding linguists to start.
By alessio t
•Sep 26, 2016
Entertaining and interesting. Good introduction to the subject with plenty of links and references for further study.
By Abdul H S
•Aug 12, 2023
my first ever course and the best course of linguistics, very impressive and lots of love to prof marc and coursera
By Haider A
•Jun 24, 2020
I studied the subject because of my interest in the topic and found the course very informative. Very good course!
By Matthew J
•Mar 27, 2020
Structure of the course was wonderful, and the professor and aides were great. Really enjoyed the course, thanks!
By Oliver H
•Jun 30, 2019
Very interesting and easy to follow, though the quizzes are very hard, and the fact that it was free was amazing!
By Mario A L G
•Jun 24, 2016
It is a very good Introduction for those of Us that know nothing of Linguistics. I was very happy to take it.
By Shaun P
•May 25, 2016
great enthusiasm and thought provoking, I look forward to more linguistics courses from Universiteit Leiden!
By Olga Y
•Jun 28, 2022
Thank you for the interesting and enjoyable course with great guests-proffesionals and absorbing lecturer!
By kian C
•Jun 16, 2020
that was amazing! i really enjoyed this course and i love linguistics more than before. thank you. good job
By Farid A H
•Aug 24, 2021
Amazing introductory course to lingustics, got me really interested in the subject and I learned so much!
By Ron A
•Feb 8, 2020
Fantastic course! very good explanations, mind-opening. discovering new fields, ideas, and methodologies.
By Diana F
•Feb 24, 2020
An interesting course with a good learning environment. I miss already the teacher, and Martin and Inge!
By Akhilesh S
•Aug 9, 2018
This is a wonderful and fun course. A must for anyone interested to know about the study of linguistics.
By Alejandra C
•May 22, 2021
Fantastic! Clear, dynamic, entertaining, easy but not too much... Good! I have definitely learnt a lot.
By bokyeong k
•Aug 17, 2017
Week 3 test was quite complicated, so I spent a lot of time, but it was worthy. Thanks for nice videos.
By Jose M C L
•Jul 3, 2017
Excepcional. Aprendí muchísimo. Una gran guía al mundo de la lingüística con actividades muy dinámicas.
By Vanessa B
•Jan 24, 2023
I enjoyed this course and learned relevant information that I won't be able to access anywhere easily.