African Language Structures and Typology

Education facts

Code: AF1211

Du får introduktion till typologin som vetenskapsområde och möjlighet att utveckla din förståelse för språkliga strukturer i allmänhet och i afrikanska språk i synnerhet. You will be introduced to the field of typology and you will have an opportunity to further develop your understanding of linguistic structures in general, and structures in African languages in particular. The focus is on the sound system, morphology and syntax.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have completed the course AF1111 and an additional 15 credits in one or several of the subjects Arabic, Somali, Swahili, linguistics or other non-European languages spoken in Africa, or the equivalent. Exception is made to the requirement for Swedish as a general entry requirement.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• African Language Structures and Typology

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %