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:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2026-04-08 – 2026-05-27
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-75512
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
- The schedule will be published 2025-12-18.
- Library Guide Language and Linguistics
- Library Guide Linguistics
- Library Guide Lingvistik
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Late application
Opens 15 December
Fonetik
More about the subject, research, staff etc.