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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

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Mar 27, 2017

I found this course to be not only educational but extremely interesting. It provides a great overview of the field of linguistics and does so in an engaging manner. I highly recommend it!

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 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!

By Роман Т

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Jun 1, 2020

Amazing course! Thank you for your passion and love for your field!

By Ali A

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May 22, 2016

Such a great professor with a wonderful team.

Thank You So Much ^_^

By Ian K

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Sep 22, 2023

Insightful materials delivered in a very fun and entertaining way.

By Charles M

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Oct 24, 2019

Very interesting course. An excellent introduction to linguistics.

By Susie

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Jan 17, 2017

Excellent course. Was very thorough, entertaining and interesting.

By Juba A

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Aug 28, 2024

It's amazing course for whom it may concern linguistics studies .

By Narelle K

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Nov 12, 2022

Informative and challenging. A great introduction to Linguisitcs.

By Daniela V

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you for making this course available free of charge to all.

By Claire L

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Sep 5, 2020

Very good for beginners though quizes are a little bit difficult.

By Karahan E

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Mar 6, 2025

This was a very enjoyable and welcoming journey to the Language!

By Yan L

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Feb 13, 2019

Interesting and engaging. Like the professor a lot, so engaging.

By Магуазова Б Б

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Apr 14, 2022

спасибо вам большое за этот курс, было очень интересно работать

By Jinn L

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Sep 26, 2019

Well organised, insightful and digestible introductory course.

By Stephanie J P

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Mar 1, 2017

Amazing course! By far the best online course I've ever taken.

By Charles E A

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Jan 4, 2017

Amazing course, Congratulations Dr, Inge , Marten and others!

By Cezar N

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Aug 22, 2016

Just perfect, even for post-graduate students in Linguistics!

By Manuel L

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Aug 20, 2018

Excellent introduction on the several fields of linguistics.

By Aditya R

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Nov 14, 2025

Amazing course. Thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience.

By Quinn H

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Oct 28, 2025

Great course! Very detailed and organized, I learned a lot!

By Daniela P A

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Jan 18, 2017

Very informative and very fun, you can learn a lot from it.

By Wender T

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Dec 28, 2016

If you're a linguistic passionated, this course is for you!