Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language

Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language

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2008-04-04

Currently there are more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world. This five-part series traces the history and evolution of language and attendant theories and controversies while evaluating the scope of linguistic diversity, the dissemination of language, the expansion of language into written form, and the life cycle of language.

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Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language

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Currently there are more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world. This five-part series traces the history and evolution of language and attendant theories and controversies while evaluating the scope of linguistic diversity, the dissemination of language, the expansion of language into written form, and the life cycle of language.

First Aired

2008-04-04

Last Aired

2008-05-02

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

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Status

Ended

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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    Noam Chomsky

    Noam Chomsky