African Languages, Linguistic Structures

Education facts

Code: AF2211

<p>This course is an advanced introduction to the scientific study of grammatical structures in African languages. The domains in focus are phonology, morphology and syntax.<br /> One African language, chosen according to the expertise of the teacher, is taken as the point of departure, and a deeper understanding is achieved through the study of a second language of your choice. You will also gain insights into each other's chosen languages through mutual presentations by the peers in the group. Thereby different kinds of variation between linguistic structures in individual African languages will be illustrated, and since the grammatical properties are discussed from a typological perspective, the course will highlight what is characteristic of African languages as compared to other languages of the world.</p> <p>The course has scheduled online classes.</p>

Entry requirements

The entry requirements are (A) a completed B.A. degree, including an independent project/essay of at least 15 credits; (B) 30 higher education credits in any language subject, as part of the B.A. degree or as an addition to it; (C) English 6/IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 580, required in all parts, or the equivalent. Entrance requirements valid from Spring 2024: The requirement for admission to the course is as follows: (A) a Bachelor's degree in a language or general linguistics in which an individual project of at least 15 credits should be included; (B) English 6/IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 580, in all parts, or the equivalent thereof.

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 Languages, Linguistic Structures

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 20 January 2025

  End date: 26 March 2025

  Pace of study: 50 %