Language A to Z. Episode 6, F for First Words [digital video].

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Title:

Added Author:

McWhorter, John, actor.

Series:

Great courses (Streaming video)

Publication Date:

2020

2023

Publication Information:

The Great Courses, 2020.

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (streaming video file) (16 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

Abstract:

"Mama" and "papa" are some of the first words spoken in a majority of the world's languages. Why these first words and not others? As you explore this intriguing subject, you'll also probe some of the theories behind how language starts (involving everything from anatomy to music to mimicked animal calls).

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Performers:

John McWhorter

Technical Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subject Term:

Anthropology.

Linguistics.

History, Ancient.