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  • Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language (2007– )
  • TV Series | 230 min | Documentary
Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language (2007– )
TV Series | 230 min | Documentary
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 ...See moreCurrently 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. Written by producer See less
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Director
Christene Browne
Producer
Christene Browne
Composer
Donald Quan
Editor
Lee Michael Searles
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Updated Apr 4, 2008
Release date (First episode)
Apr 4, 2008 (Canada)
Awards
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