Verlan - World Languages

INTRO TO LINGUISTICS

What you'll learn

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DEFINE THE MAJOR LANGUAGE FAMILIES SPOKEN ACROSS THE WORLD

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE LANGUAGES THAT ARE SPOKEN IN EACH LANGUAGE FAMILY

STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY A LANGUAGE BASED ON VOCABULARY AND SCRIPT

STUDENTS WILL GAIN A DEEPER AND BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANGUAGES THEY INTERACT WITH

Requirements

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Description

Dive into the fascinating world of linguistic diversity with our course, WORLD LANGUAGES - AN INTRO TO LINGUISTICS .This comprehensive program offers a simplified yet thorough examination of global language families, their classifications, and their geographical distribution. Designed for language enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike, the course demystifies the complex web of human languages by breaking down their origins, structures, and relationships in an accessible manner.Throughout this course, participants will explore the major language families, including Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, Afro-Asiatic, Niger-Congo, and many others, uncovering the commonalities and distinctions that define each family. We will delve into the historical migrations and cultural exchanges that have shaped these languages, highlighting how they have evolved over time and the regions where they are predominantly spoken today.The curriculum also covers essential language classification methods, such as genetic, typological, and areal classifications, providing a clear understanding of how languages are categorized and related. Interactive maps and visual aids will help illustrate the geographical spread and linguistic connections, making complex concepts easier to grasp.By the end of the course, participants will gain a solid foundation in the principles of language classification, an appreciation for linguistic diversity, and an enhanced ability to identify and understand the relationships between different languages. Whether you’re looking to deepen your linguistic knowledge or simply curious about the world's languages, this course offers an engaging and informative journey through the rich tapestry of human language.

Overview

Section 1: INTRODUCTION

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: LANGUAGE FAMILIES

Lecture 2 THE INDO-EUROPEAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 3 THE DRAVIDIAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 4 THE KHOISAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 5 THE NIGER-CONGO LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 6 THE AFRO-ASIATIC LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 7 THE NILO-SAHARAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 8 THE URALIC LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 9 THE ALTAIC LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 10 THE SINO-TIBETAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 11 THE AUSTRO-ASIATIC LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 12 THE TAI-KADAI LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 13 THE JAPONIC LANGUAGE FAMILY

Lecture 14 THE AUSTRONESIAN LANGUAGE FAMILY

Section 3: LANGUAGE CLASSIFICATION

Lecture 15 CEFR

Lecture 16 FSI

Section 4: SUMMARY

Lecture 17 SUMMARY

STUDENTS OF LINGUISTICS