Course

Course 30 credits • LINA15

Are you curious about how languages work and how people use them? Do you want to understand more about how language affects our thinking and communication? Then this course is for you!

Linguistics is about exploring the mysteries of language. In this course, you will get a broad introduction to linguistics. You will learn about speech sounds, words, and grammar in different languages, as well as how language is used in speech, signing, and writing. The course also provides insight into the role of language in society and how it evolves over time. You will get an overview of relevant questions and methods in linguistic research and learn to define and use linguistic terminology. By making you more aware of linguistic structures, the course will also help you to learn languages more easily.

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Study period: autumn semester 2025
Type of studies: full time, day
Study period: 2025-09-01 – 2026-01-18
Language of instruction: Swedish
Application code: LU-35703
Eligibility: General requirements for university studies in Sweden

Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 2 September at 13.15 – 15.00 in SOL:H339

Teachers: Niklas Erben Johansson, Arthur Holmer, Tanja Kupisch, Benjamin Macaulay, Mechtild Tronnier

Information on included parts

Human Language: analytical assignments , 2.5 credits
Human Language: written exam , 5 credits
Phonetics: Lab reports , 2.5 credits
Phonetics: Written exam , 5 credits
Diversity of the World's Languages: analytical assignment , 3 credits
Diversity of the World's Languages: take-home exam , 4.5 credits
Language Acquisition and Processing: analytical assignment , 3 credits
Language Acquisition and Processing: take-home exam , 4.5 credits

Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2026

Application opens 16 March

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April 2026

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