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Free Language Arts and Linguistics Courses
Here are a few online Language Arts and Linguistics courses offered free by two top universities: MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Open University.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Since the 1950s, MIT has offered courses that help students divulge the hidden rules and structures of languages. Several of their courses are now available on Open Courseware. Courses cover topics such as modeling phonology, syntax, and grammatical structure.
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Topics in Phonology
- Language and its Structure I: Phonology
- Language and its Structure II: Syntax
- Pragmatics in Linguistic Theory
- Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
- Grammar of a Less Familiar Language
- Introduction to Syntax
- Advanced Syntax
- Communicating Across Cultures
- Advanced Phonology
- Syntactic Models
- Introduction to Phonology
- Special Topics in Linguistics: Genericity
The Open University
The Open University has a couple of learning options for the linguistically inclined. Finding Information in Modern Languages is research-based and focuses on how to find and use information in different languages. Language and Thought: Introducing Representation encourages philosophical debate on linguistic topics.
Free Online Linguistics and Language Arts Courses at a Glance
| Course & School | Program Level | Format | Assignments | Quizzes & Exams | Downloadable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Linguistics course from MIT | Undergraduate | Text Lessons | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Topics in Phonology course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Language and Its Structure I: Phonology course from MIT | Undergraduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Language and its Structure II: Syntax course from MIT | Undergraduate | Text Lessons | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pragmatics in Linguistic Theory course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | Videos | No | No | Yes |
| Grammar of a Less Familiar Language course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | No | No | Yes |
| Introduction to Syntax course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Advanced Syntax course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Communicating Across Cultures course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | Textbook | Yes | No | Yes |
| Advanced Phonology course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Syntactic Models course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Introduction to Phonology course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Special Topics in Linguistics: Genericity course from MIT | Graduate | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Finding Information in Modern Languages course from Open University | Beginner | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Language and Thought: Introducing Representation course from Open University | Advanced | Text Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
