African Linguistics Course
Dive into African linguistics using real-world examples of sound systems, noun classes, tone patterns, and syntax. Gain skills to analyse linguistic data, draw from credible sources, and deliver clear, structured presentations—perfect for humanities experts wanting practical insights into African languages.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to profile documented African languages, covering family classification, demographics, and core structures. Master describing phonology, morphology, and syntax with examples, confidently use IPA notation, analyse tone and noun classes, and create ethical research reports with properly formatted bibliographies from trusted sources.
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Develop skills
- Profile African languages by classifying families, dialects, and speaker groups.
- Describe phonology including sounds, tone systems, and IPA notation.
- Analyse morphology covering noun classes, verbs, and word formation.
- Map syntax features like word order, constructions, and agreement.
- Leverage linguistic resources to extract data, gloss examples, and compile bibliographies.
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