Introductory · Humanities

Introduction to Linguistics

The scientific study of language: phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, meaning, language change, sociolinguistics and how children acquire language.

Course by Prof. Claire DonovanVerified creator
5 chapters15 lessons2 hr 6 min15 quick checks
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Complete syllabus

Every chapter and lesson

  1. 01

    Chapter 1 · 3 lessons

    Language & Linguistics

    1. 1.1

      What is language?

      8 min · Quick check

    2. 1.2

      Properties of human language

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 1.3

      Linguistics as a science

      8 min · Quick check

  2. 02

    Chapter 2 · 3 lessons

    The Sounds of Language

    1. 2.1

      Phonetics

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 2.2

      Phonology

      9 min · Quick check

    3. 2.3

      Syllables & prosody

      8 min · Quick check

  3. 03

    Chapter 3 · 3 lessons

    Words & Sentences

    1. 3.1

      Morphology

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 3.2

      Syntax

      9 min · Quick check

    3. 3.3

      Grammar across languages

      8 min · Quick check

  4. 04

    Chapter 4 · 3 lessons

    Meaning

    1. 4.1

      Semantics

      9 min · Quick check

    2. 4.2

      Pragmatics

      8 min · Quick check

    3. 4.3

      Language & thought

      8 min · Quick check

  5. 05

    Chapter 5 · 3 lessons

    Language in the World

    1. 5.1

      Language change & history

      8 min · Quick check

    2. 5.2

      Sociolinguistics

      9 min · Quick check

    3. 5.3

      Language acquisition

      8 min · Quick check

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