Linguistics Courses and Certifications

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Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

110 reviews

There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different langu…

• Coursera
• 22 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

CrashCourse

Linguistics by CrashCourse

10 reviews

In 16 episodes, Taylor Behnke teaches you linguistics! The content is based on an introductory university-level curriculum, curated by a team of linguists: Lauren Gawne, Jessi Grieser, and Gretchen McCulloch.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Linguistics

Explore the complex system of human language, covering morphology, phonetics, syntax, semantics, dialects, historical linguistics, and language acquisition, with a focus on law-governed mental processes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Creole Languages and Caribbean Identities

Explore Caribbean Creole languages' history, formation, and cultural impact. Examine linguistic theories, literature, religion, music, and identity issues through cognitive and comparative perspectives.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Language and creativity

21 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course is an introduction to the relationship between language and creativity, to the roles that linguistic creativity plays in culture and society, and to the different approaches to its...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Theory of Literature - Linguistics and Literature

Explore Roman Jakobson's work, structuralism, and literary linguistics. Analyze poetic functions, semiotics, and the Oedipus myth through various theoretical lenses in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Form and uses of language

15 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Form and uses of language, we will consider how language can be used in different ways for different purposes. To do this we will use the theme of memorial and commemoration. ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Language and thought: introducing representation

8 ratings at OpenLearn

How does what you say come to mean something? Does what you say inherently represent what you, the speaker, think it means, whatever that might be, or does what you say carry its own meaning, ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The History of Human Language

Explore the origins, development, and cultural impact of human communication through time, from prehistoric origins to modern linguistic theories and language disorders.

• Study.com
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Critical Ancient Greek (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the foundational texts of ancient Greek thought through language acquisition and critical analysis in this immersive program.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• $1,323.00

MTEL Sheltered English Immersion (56): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for MTEL Sheltered English Immersion test, covering legislation, teaching strategies, language acquisition, and assessment for ELL students in Massachusetts.

• Study.com
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

French C1 Expert Level 4 (Regular) (Live Online)

13 ratings at CourseHorse

Master the French language and express yourself spontaneously with native speakers.

• CourseHorse
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• $599.00

Exploring languages and cultures

16 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore the multiple relationships between languages and cultures. In this free course you will learn about the benefits and challenges of meeting people from different cultures and the ways in ...

• OpenLearn
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Language in the real world

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Language in the real world, explains and illustrates why a knowledge about how language works (i.e. ‘linguistics’) is helpful – some might say essential – for different aspects of...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Language, notation and formulas

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Communication is as vital in mathematics as in any language. This free course, Language, notation and formulas, will help you to express yourself clearly when writing and speaking about mathematics...

• OpenLearn
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate