Language Families of the World

Streaming video - 2019

Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University explores the linguistic trails left by generations of humans that lead back to the beginnings of language. Utilizing historical theories and cutting-edge research, these 34 episodes will introduce you to major language families and their offspring, including languages that are no longer spoken but provide vital links to the past.

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Education films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2019.
2020.
Language
English
Other Authors
John McWhorter (film director)
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (957 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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