Language A to Z. Episode 1, A for Aramaic Episode 1, A for Aramaic.

Streaming video - 2020

After a brief introduction on why an alphabetic approach makes an engaging way to explore human language, Professor McWhorter provides a close look at one of the ancient world's most influential languages: Aramaic. How did it achieve such prominence? What led to its decline? Where can you hear it today?

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Education films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2020.
2023.
Language
English
Other Authors
The Great Courses (film director), John H. McWhorter (actor)
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
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In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (17 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).