Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language
Series Overview
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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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 5 Episodes
50 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Fri, Apr 4, 2008
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Life and Death”
It is predicted that within a century more than half of the worlds languages will become extinct, but as languages are lost, new ones emerge naturally or are constructed. In this program, Noam Chomsky; Esperantist Thomas Eccard; endangered languages researcher Peter Ladefoged, and others provide insights into the language life cycle. Topics include constructed languages such as Esperanto, language endangerment and preservation, and the role of globalization in language obsolescence. The experts also discuss current language trends and offer their opinions on which languages may emerge as front-runners in the future.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christene Browne
Donald Quan
Lee Michael Searles, James Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Michael Searles
Editor
Christene Browne
Director
James Moore
Editor
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What is Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language about?
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.
How many seasons does Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language have?
Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language?
Key cast members in Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language include Noam Chomsky.
Who created or directed Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language?
Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language was developed and directed by Christene Browne.