History of the French Language Course
Explore the evolution of French from its Latin origins to contemporary usage, developing practical expertise in phonological shifts, Old French texts, and etymological analysis. Perfect for humanities scholars seeking accurate historical perspectives on vocabulary, semantic evolution, and dependable philological sources. This course equips participants with research-grade skills through direct engagement with primary materials and digital corpora.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This concise, premium course on the History of the French Language takes you from Latin and Vulgar Latin phonetics through the key sound transformations that formed Old, Middle, and Modern French. Engage in reconstructing lexical histories, following semantic developments, and recognising false friends plus loanwords. Practical philology using Old French documents, databases, and etymological resources fosters sharp, research-calibre analytical abilities.
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Develop skills
- Historical phonology: trace French sound changes from Latin in clear steps.
- Philological analysis: transcribe, date, and interpret Old French sources swiftly.
- Etymology methods: reconstruct word histories and identify false cognates rigorously.
- Semantic change: map shifts in meaning and document them in concise reports.
- Corpus research: analyse Frantext, ARTFL, and BnF data for historical evidence.
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