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.

Cast

Noam Chomsky

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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.

When was "Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language" released?

Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language was released in 2008.

Who stars in "Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language"?

The cast includes Noam Chomsky.

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