History of the French Language Course
Explore the evolution of French from its Latin origins to contemporary forms, gaining practical expertise in phonological changes, analysis of Old French documents, and etymological research. Perfect for humanities scholars seeking accurate insights into linguistic history, word evolution, semantic transformations, and dependable philological data. The course emphasises hands-on methods with historical sources and digital tools for robust analysis.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise course on the History of the French Language takes you from Latin and Vulgar Latin phonology through key sound changes forming Old, Middle, and Modern French. You'll reconstruct word histories, track semantic shifts, identify false cognates and borrowings, and engage in practical philological analysis using Old French texts, corpora, and etymological resources to develop sharp research skills.
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Develop skills
- Trace French sound changes from Latin using clear, step-by-step historical phonology.
- Transcribe, date, and analyse Old French texts efficiently through philological methods.
- Reconstruct word etymologies and detect false cognates with precise techniques.
- Document semantic shifts in meaning with detailed, succinct reports.
- Conduct corpus research using Frantext, ARTFL, and BnF for solid historical evidence.
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