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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 a...
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Top reviews

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.

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.

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By Paula B V

Nov 13, 2020

Very complete course. It challenges you by making you do some basic research yourself.

By Miho C

Nov 12, 2019

Professor is enthusiastic about the subject! I very much enjoy learning in this course.

By Yunfan C

Aug 8, 2017

这门课程是一门非常好的语言学入门课程,从语音、语言变化的部分到语言错误、心理语言学都有讨论。在课程的作业和考试中,会有一些根据其他语言使用者的资料进行分析的实践,也非常有趣。

By hamza b

May 5, 2017

Excellent course. It gives a general introduction to different branches of linguistics.

By Ekaterina A

Sep 21, 2017

I have enjoyed a lot this course! Love the material, readings and language informants!

By Jenny T

Oct 26, 2020

Very good introductory course! Worth taking even if you are not studying linguistics!

By Becky E

Jun 2, 2020

This is an excellent course for someone interested in an introduction to linguistics!

By Doné P

Oct 3, 2019

I absolutely loved this course. I learned so much from the lecturer and the students.

By Lyvia M

Apr 7, 2022

One of the best experiences of my life, the course turned me into a linguistics fan.

By tania p

Oct 17, 2020

I have learnt a lot but it was very difficult for a beginner in linguistics like me.

By Daniel W

Aug 30, 2020

Very great job!! I love this course!! It enlighten my future study about linguistic!

By Felipe V R

Jun 17, 2016

Very special course ! with a good dinamic(class), makes us open our minds! congrats!

By Amin f

Jul 5, 2023

for those who are just interested in this field there can not be more attractive !!

By Fátima Z R

Oct 12, 2016

Curso muy completo y sobre todo AMENO en el que aprenderás sin darte apenas cuenta.

By Jiayang T

Feb 1, 2018

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

By Siuzanna I

Jul 4, 2022

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

By 张弛

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

Dec 29, 2021

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

By Lourenço G

Sep 11, 2017

Good material, excellent presentations, knowledgeable presenters. Fascinating!

By Ema N

Feb 26, 2018

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

By Harsha V P

Dec 1, 2020

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

By Steven J

Nov 28, 2018

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

By Kyo Z L

Feb 2, 2024

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

By Νίκος Μ

Dec 19, 2021

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

By Milena

Aug 10, 2020

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