Linguistics Courses and Certifications

Leiden University;  Meertens instituut (KNAW)

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

115 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

CrashCourse

Linguistics by CrashCourse

16 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TrevTutor

Introduction and Core Concepts - Morphology Linguistics

15 ratings

Comprehensive introduction to morphology in linguistics, covering key concepts like morphemes, word categories, affixation, inflection, derivation, and allomorphy with practical examples and exercises.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Language and Linguistics Dynamism

Explore the dynamic world of linguistics, covering language history, evolution, typological classification, and historical relationships to understand how languages change and reflect cultural connections.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

104 ratings at Coursera

Explore Indo-European languages' evolution, reconstruction techniques, and ancient texts. Learn about language families, sound changes, and Proto-Indo-European culture and society.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century - With Steven Pinker

2 ratings

Steven Pinker explores the importance of effective writing in the digital age, offering evidence-based insights on style, clarity, and communication that challenge traditional writing advice.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Linguistics

799 ratings at Udemy

Learn the general properties that all languages in the entire world have.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

TrevTutor

Introduction to Syntax in Linguistics - Generative Grammar, X-Bar Theory, and Movement

Explore generative grammar fundamentals, X-bar theory, and syntactic movement through comprehensive linguistics lectures covering tree structures, theta roles, and binding theory.

• YouTube
• 5 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TrevTutor

Introduction to Linguistics - Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics

Explore the fundamental branches of linguistics through comprehensive coverage of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics in this structured lecture series.

• YouTube
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Applied Linguistics

Explore language's role in human life, covering teaching, cognition, and disorders. Gain insights into linguistics applications across various fields, from education to AI.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Introduction to Language and Linguistics

Explore language structure, analysis, and classification. Learn phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Gain skills in linguistic data collection and basic computational linguistics.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Introduction to Modern Linguistics

2 ratings

Explore key concepts in modern linguistics, from speech production to syntax and discourse analysis. Gain a comprehensive understanding of language structure and function.

• YouTube
• 1 day 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Appreciating Linguistics - A Typological Approach

1 rating

Explore linguistic typology through diverse lectures, examining language structures, evolution, and goals. Gain insights into systolic arrays and various linguistic concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• Self-Paced
• Free Video