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Birth and death: the life cycle of language

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Abstract
It is predicted that within a century more than half of the world's 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, who has since passed away; 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 of the future.
Collection
Films Media Group
Subject
Languages and literature, Languages and language--Origin, Communication--History
Series
Speaking in tongues: the history of language
Contributors
Browne, Christene, Syncopated Productions (Producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Duration
00:47:29 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Higher education
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Name Films Media Group (Firm)
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