General Linguistics Course
This course introduces key linguistic concepts through practical analysis of real-world language data, focusing on phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to develop analytical skills for language structure and usage.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This General Linguistics Course provides a concise, practical introduction to analysing real-world language using short sentences. You will collect ethical public data, study phonology, morphology, and syntax, and delve into semantics and pragmatics in context. Learn to compare real and invented examples, record variations, and create a clear final report with precise insights on structure, meaning, and usage.
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Develop Skills
- Linguistic data sampling: collect ethical, bias-aware public language examples.
- Phonology insights: analyse stress, intonation, and sound patterns in short clauses.
- Syntax mapping: construct clear clause structures using trees and bracket notation.
- Morphology skills: break down words, gloss morphemes, and explain form–function connections.
- Meaning in context: interpret ambiguity, speech acts, and real-world language use.
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