Birth and death. Life cycle of language
Description
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.
Runtime
48 min
Series
Subjects
- Language and culture (189)
- Culture (254)
- Social change (532)
- Folklore (119)
- Art (784)
- Language and languages (158)
- Linguistics (60)
- Communication (1217)
- Globalization (272)
- Art and society (57)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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