History of the French Language Course
Explore the evolution of French from Latin origins to contemporary use, gaining practical expertise in phonological shifts, Old French texts, and etymological analysis. Perfect for humanities experts seeking accurate insights into word origins, semantic changes, and dependable philological evidence. This course equips you with research-ready skills through hands-on practice with historical sources and tools.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, quality course on French Language History takes you from Latin and Vulgar Latin sounds to key changes forming Old, Middle, and Modern French. Gain skills in reconstructing word origins, analysing semantic shifts, identifying false cognates and loans. Engage in practical philology using Old French texts, digital corpora, and etymology resources to develop sharp, research-level analysis abilities.
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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 quickly.
- Etymology methods: reconstruct word histories and identify false cognates accurately.
- Semantic change: track meaning shifts and document them in brief reports.
- Corpus research: analyse Frantext, ARTFL, and BnF databases for historical data.
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