Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH26
This course focusses on questions that arise in the study of global diversity that characterises language structure and use. The course will deal with questions such as:
- How many languages are there in the world?
- How do new languages arise?
- How and why do languages change?
- Why do languages die?
- What does it mean to say that two languages are related?
- How much do languages have in common? How much do languages differ?
- What is typical for languages from different parts of the world?
Admission Requirements
General.
Study period:
autumn semester 2024
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Language of instruction:
English
Study period:
2024-10-23 – 2025-01-19
Application code:
LU-35710
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Study period:
2024-10-23 – 2024-12-20
Introductory meeting: Wednesday, 23 October at 10.15 – 12.00 in SOL:H104 hörsal
Teachers:
Niclas Burenhult,
Arthur Holmer,
Benjamin Macaulay
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2025
Late application
Opens 15 July
Fonetik
More about the subject, research, staff etc.