Universiteit Leiden
Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
Universiteit Leiden

Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

Tijmen Pronk

Instructor: Tijmen Pronk

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Intermediate level

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4.6

(99 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Investigate the evolution of words and sounds in Indo-European languages

  • Explain how Indo-European languages are related to each other

  • Discuss the interplay between linguistics, archaeology and genetics

  • Explore the oldest written sources of Indo-European languages

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Taught in English

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