History of the French Language Course
This course explores the evolution of French from Latin origins to contemporary forms, developing practical expertise in phonological shifts, Old French philology, and etymological research. Perfect for scholars seeking robust skills in linguistic history, semantic analysis, and evidence-based word studies to enhance academic and professional work in humanities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover the journey of French from Latin and Vulgar Latin sounds to key transformations in Old, Middle, and Modern phases. Gain hands-on experience reconstructing etymologies, analysing semantic evolution, identifying false friends and loans, and using Old French texts, digital corpora, and tools for sharp, research-grade linguistic analysis.
Elevify advantages
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 clear summaries.
- Corpus research: analyse Frantext, ARTFL, and BnF data for historical patterns.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students say
Your lessons are perfect. I purchased the one-year package and finally have the opportunity to follow various topics of my interest without needing to change platforms... I thank you for everything you do, I've already recommended you to other people...

Giulio CarloDigital Marketing Student
I like how the lessons are straight to the point and how I can change chapters and skip content I don't need.

Mariana FerresPhotography Student
I like the content and the way videos are presented and transcribed, which speeds up the process!

Luciana AlvarengaNail Design Student
The platform is fast, simple to use. The diversity of content and complementary videos help a lot with learning.

André FelipePrompt Engineering Student
FAQ
Who is Elevify? How does it work?
Do the courses have certificates?
Are the courses free?
What is the course workload?
What are the courses like?
How do the courses work?
What is the duration of the courses?
What is the cost or price of the courses?
What is an EAD or online course and how does it work?
PDF Course