This repetition course discusses the various ways in which language has been an object of study and is meant to familiarize the student with the terminology, methodology and technology of 21st century linguistic science. Throughout the course, students will be required to analyze language data from a variety of different languages using modern tools and technologies where possible in order to develop a feeling for and proficiency in the proper techniques of linguistic analysis.

This course is meant to repeat the major concepts within Phonetics with special emphasis on those topics that are relevant for students English. It is subdivided into three parts:

  1. A general survey of articulatory phonetics,
  2. A short introduction to auditory phonetics,
  3. A discussion of the most important physical aspects of speech and the most widely used experimental techniques.

This course repeats various topics related to the study of meaning: 

  • Word Semantics - How words relate to the world and to other words of a language;
  • Sentence Semantics - How the meanings of sentences can be specified; 
  • Pragmatics - How people use language and with what effects.
  • Extensions: Ambiguity, Vagueness and Semantic Change

This course is meant to repeat various topics related to the study of words: 

  • Morphological Units
  • Morphological Processes and Operations
  • Morphology and PDE

Furthermore, Morphological Typology (how languages can be classified morphologically) and Morphological Change will be added.

This repetition course introduces foundational concepts in syntax, covering sentence structure, syntactic categories, and phrasal constituents. Students will explore clause structure, generative grammar, and different approaches to grammar. The course focuses on constituent analysis, X-Bar theory, and lexical constraints, providing tools for analyzing sentence formation. Additionally, it examines thematic relations and how roles like agent and patient influence meaning. Through this comprehensive approach, students will gain a solid understanding of syntactic theory and its applications in sentence construction.

This short AI enhanced "Micro-Credential" course explores the evolution of English from its Germanic roots to its current global status. It examines key linguistic changes, influences from other languages, and socio-historical contexts that shaped English. It consists of four content units/topics and can be completed within 30 hours.