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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

NN

Dec 1, 2016

Loved this course! The professor was informative and engaging, and Inge and Martin made the class interesting and fun. I also enjoyed the interviews with other experts in the field.

AA

Nov 28, 2020

I knew nothing about linguistics and wanted a basic, but rigorous, introduction. This course did just that. My only wish is that the course had some exercises that would have made me learn IPA!

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By Navid E

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Mar 5, 2022

This is a fantastic course if you want to step forward into the marvelous world of linguistics.

By Margaret F

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Sep 22, 2020

This course was totally fascinating. I want to do more! Thanks so much for making it available.

By Mustapha E A

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Jun 3, 2020

It is a useful course for linguistic students or for whom are interested in learning languages.

By Floyd B

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Jul 30, 2019

this course was awesome, very illustrative and constructing, congratulations to the instructors

By Hale O

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Aug 14, 2023

I loved this course. It is a good introduction to anyone interested in languages/linguistics.

By Wessam A

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Jul 3, 2020

Informative course, I really enjoyed learning about linguistics since it's a new topic to me.

By Leon E V A

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Jun 12, 2017

Great course, I learned a lot and now I'm very interested in learning more about linguistics.

By Riaz L

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Nov 9, 2023

It is one of the best courses on linguistics for research scholars, students, and lecturers.

By Renan d J V

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Mar 16, 2021

I had a great experience doing this course. I learned so many amazing things about language.

By UpSpeak!

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Feb 27, 2017

Exceeded all my expectations! This is a wonderful MOOC for anyone interested in Linguistics.

By Maryam H

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Sep 4, 2025

Amazing course so detailed but still so simple and easy to follow for a complete beginner .

By Xinyao Z

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Apr 22, 2019

it's really helpful even for those who already have some basic knowledge of Linguistics! :D

By Dorian G

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Aug 27, 2016

I shall say it's a perfect introduction course for one who's interested in linguistic : )))

By Jianqing J

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Jun 25, 2021

The course is great. I just wish there were more analysis concerning answer towords tests.

By Deleted A

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Dec 7, 2020

This is an excellent online course covering a fascinating subject. I enjoyed every module.

By Ally A

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Feb 10, 2025

A wonderful course to acquire a strong first command of linguistics. Highly recommended.

By Lucas B

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Nov 3, 2020

A great introductory course. Well presented, good pace and a degree of challenge. Do it!

By Kaia L

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Jun 5, 2018

This was a fantastic intro to linguistics. The interviews particularly were exceptional.

By Ana B

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Sep 3, 2016

This is an excellent course! Too bad it doesn't provide the Statement of Accomplishment.

By Paula B V

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Nov 13, 2020

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

By Miho C

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Nov 12, 2019

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

By Yunfan C

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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

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May 5, 2017

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

By Ekaterina A

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Sep 21, 2017

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

By Jenny T

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Oct 26, 2020

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