Miracles of Human Language: Explore Linguistics
Discover the fascinating world of linguistics, from phonetics to pragmatics. Learn about language structure, meaning, and social contexts.
Discover the fascinating world of linguistics, from phonetics to pragmatics. Learn about language structure, meaning, and social contexts.
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of linguistics with this comprehensive course from Leiden University. Explore the miracles of human language across diverse societies and cultures. Gain insights from renowned linguists like Noam Chomsky and Adele Goldberg while examining the complexities of language structure, sound systems, meaning, and social contexts. You'll study phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, and learn how language functions in the brain and society. This course offers a solid foundation in linguistic concepts, preparing you for further studies in linguistics or related fields like psychology, computer science, or anthropology. Develop analytical skills as you unravel the mysteries of human communication and gain a deeper appreciation for the power and diversity of language.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts and branches of linguistics
Analyze the structure of sounds, words, and sentences in different languages
Explore how meaning is constructed and interpreted in language
Examine the relationship between language, brain, and cognition
Investigate language change, variation, and social contexts
Develop analytical skills for studying and comparing languages
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of linguistics, exploring the fascinating world of human language. Students will delve into various aspects of language study, including phonetics and phonology (the study of speech sounds), morphology and syntax (the structure of words and sentences), semantics and pragmatics (meaning in language), and the role of language in society and cognition. The course features interviews with renowned linguists and examines diverse languages worldwide, providing a global perspective on linguistic diversity. Through engaging lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop analytical skills and gain insights into how languages function, evolve, and shape human communication and thought. The course also touches on applied areas of linguistics, such as language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, offering a well-rounded understanding of this multifaceted field.
Introduction to Linguistics
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The study of sound: Phonology and Phonetics
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The study of words and sentences: Morphology and Syntax
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
The study of meaning: Pragmatics and Semantics
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Language in the Brain
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Language in the Society
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
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Linguist and Researcher
Professor Marc van Oostendorp is a senior researcher at the Meertens Institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts & Sciences and a faculty member at Universiteit Leiden. Born in 1967, he is passionate about human language, viewing it as a fundamental key to understanding human knowledge and society. His enthusiasm for teaching and linguistics has made him a well-known popularizer of various branches of the field. He teaches the course Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics, which aims to introduce learners to the complexities and wonders of language. Through his research and educational efforts, Professor van Oostendorp contributes significantly to the understanding and appreciation of linguistics in both academic and public spheres.
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