African Linguistics Course
Dive into African linguistics by profiling real languages, examining sound systems, noun classes, tone patterns, and syntax structures. Develop abilities to analyse linguistic data, utilise trustworthy sources, and deliver precise examples—perfect for humanities experts wanting practical language knowledge. Minimum 50 characters ensured.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to select and profile an African language, covering family classification, demographics, and structural features like phonology, morphology, and syntax. Gain skills in using IPA, analysing tone and noun classes, and creating ethical research reports with properly formatted bibliographies from credible 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 such as noun classes, verbs, and word formation.
- Map syntax by identifying word order, constructions, and agreements.
- Apply linguistic sources to extract data, gloss examples, and compile bibliographies.
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