Learner Reviews & Feedback for Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics by Universiteit Leiden
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SR
Aug 13, 2017
Good introduction to linguistics led by a charming Professor with great enthusiasm for his subject. It was certainly enough to convince me that the study of linguistics is not for me
AA
Nov 29, 2020
I knew nothing about linguistics and wanted a basic, but rigorous, introduction. This course did just that. My only wish is that the course had some exercises that would have made me learn IPA!
326 - 350 of 768 Reviews for Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics
By Deleted A
•May 29, 2023
This course is helpful to me. But I decide to unenroll from it because I'm too bad in this course, but I want to say that it's a good course.
By Arianne L
•Aug 31, 2020
Very informative and covers a lot of good topics. I would certainly recommend this course to other people that are interested in linguistics.
By Pablo
•Jul 26, 2016
I very much liked the professor, he has a contagious energy and is entertaining to hear and watch. Overall an excellent course, learned a lot
By Neoh W K
•Jan 30, 2020
The videos are clear and informative. The recommended reading materials are interesting and relevant. The informants' video are interesting.
By Hanna P
•Aug 8, 2016
without any doubt the best course among those I have studied or tried out on and beyond coursera. a huge thanks to the whole team behind it!
By Havva Z Ö
•Jun 26, 2023
This course was amazing! The resources, exercises, readings and lectures were super helpful for me to understand the basics of linguistics!
By Damaris S
•Aug 10, 2020
I learned so much about Linguistics that I had previously not learned. I loved the structure of the course and the flexibility it offered.
By Fernanda M
•Jan 27, 2018
The course was excellent. I could review some of the main concepts of Linguistic through very well designed lessons and fruitful material.
By Kasmin F
•Mar 4, 2017
Immensely enlightening. I'd recommend this course to anyone who loves languages and wants to explore the fascinating world of linguistics
By Hernán S
•Nov 1, 2016
This course was excellent! because this made me an overview of linguistic science, their internal fields, and their main topics of study.
By Aleksandra P
•Jun 11, 2019
This is a very well-organized and engaging course:) I do have a solid background in linguistics and I still found it really interesting.
By Chantao P
•May 10, 2016
so instructive, so attractive.
I'm very interested in Language and Society, I expect to acquire more knowledge on human language. Thanks!
By Irene A
•Feb 24, 2017
A great course for those who are interested in the subject and want to take a general first look into linguistics. I really enjoyed it.
By Fadi G
•Aug 25, 2020
The Discussions and resources were very informative and the quizzes at all levels were challenging but at the end rewarding thank you
By Benjamin K
•Mar 4, 2017
Covers a wide range of topics and goes quite in-depth given time constraints. The professor is clearly passionate about the subject.
By Arielle A
•Mar 31, 2020
Very educational and challenging course. I was pleased to see the explanation and use of Sign language brought up during the course.
By Gianluca B
•Jun 20, 2020
Muy buen curso, me gustaron las variedades de idiomas para comparar. muchas gracias a Coursera y la universidad por lo oportunidad!
By navem
•Mar 15, 2020
It was fantastic, challenging and brought me refreshing theoretical inputs to add to my knowledge on the area. Thank you very much.
By Marcela C
•Aug 19, 2019
Fantastic. I didn’t know anything about linguistics and now I know basic concepts and have many extra books to read and learn more.
By Bertille M
•Feb 12, 2017
Excellent MOOC! Prof. van Oostendorp has done a wonderful job, asking students and colleagues to intervene. Extremely interesting!
By Gotamist
•Nov 2, 2018
Prof. van Oostendorp is an excellent and motivational teacher. I feel like a got a real introduction to the field of linguistics!
By Patrick B
•Apr 23, 2024
Wonderfully organized course! The combination of lectures, discussion, readings, and language informants was extremely useful.
By Guaraciara A d S S
•May 8, 2018
It is a very interesting course. The method is so easy and deep ate same time and it makes us think about our human condiction.
By kerri h
•Oct 29, 2024
it was a very interesting , well constructed course. The insight I have regarding the studies of linguistics is intellectual .
By Santiago H
•Apr 2, 2020
If someone out there is wondering what a language is and how a language works, this course is what you have been looking for.