Linguistic Evolution, Development, and Variation, 7.5 ECTS

First level

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Will we all be speaking English in 100 years? This course deals with questions about the origins of language, how and why languages change, how children acquire and develop their language and why there are so many languages in the world. The cours…

Will we all be speaking English in 100 years? This course deals with questions about the origins of language, how and why languages change, how children acquire and develop their language and why there are so many languages in the world. The course can also be taken as a part of Linguistics I, 30 ECTS credits.

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Area of interests: Language and Linguistics

Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics …

Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics and Bilingualism. Language and Linguistics studies can lead to a large variety of professions within teaching, research and industry, the public sector, trade and tourism, and other areas.

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Linguistics

Linguistics