History of the French Language Course
This course explores the evolution of the French language from Latin origins through key phonological shifts to modern forms. Participants engage in practical exercises reconstructing word etymologies, analyzing semantic changes, and working with Old French texts and digital corpora. It equips learners with rigorous skills in historical linguistics and philology, perfect for humanities scholars seeking reliable insights into language history and textual evidence.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Discover the French language's journey from Latin and Vulgar Latin to Old, Middle, and Modern French via major sound transformations. Gain hands-on experience in etymology, semantic analysis, false cognate detection, and philological examination of primary sources using etymological dictionaries and online corpora for research-level proficiency.
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Develop skills
- Historical phonology: trace French sound changes from Latin step by step.
- Philological analysis: transcribe, date, and interpret Old French texts efficiently.
- Etymology methods: reconstruct word histories and identify false cognates accurately.
- Semantic change: track meaning shifts and document them in clear summaries.
- Corpus research: analyze Frantext, ARTFL, and BnF databases for historical data.
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