In Search of the First Language

About

Discusses the research that has been done on tracing the roots and families of languages, specifically the Indo-European and the Sino-Tibetan. Shows how certain words, through their sound and grammar can be considered part of a common family, and the evolution or death of a language through time. Portrays efforts to keep the almost extinct language of Salish (northwest Native American) alive; and explores Basque, a unique language.

Archive

Internet Archive, in Classic TV

Licence or status

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Credit

Melanie Wallace, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service., WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)

Language

English

Who can watch

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