What Language Is

Linguist John McWhorter examined the principals behind the world’s languages. The author argued that languages are not rigid constructions b… read more

Linguist John McWhorter examined the principals behind the world’s languages. The author argued that languages are not rigid constructions but rather open to growth by the continuous usage by a myriad of people. Mr. McWhorter opined on the differences of the written word and the spoken word and reported that only two hundred of the world’s six thousand languages are written. John McWhorter responded to questions from members of the audeince at McNally Jackson Books in New York City. close

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What Language Is

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Program ID:
301077-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Sep 03, 2011 | 9:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 18, 2011 | 4:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Sep 03, 2011 | 9:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 04, 2011 | 7:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 04, 2011 | 6:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 18, 2011 | 12:32am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 18, 2011 | 4:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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