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Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language

20081 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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…

DirectorChristene Browne

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Let There Be Words
Apr 4, 2008
E2
Constant Change
Apr 11, 2008
E3
Mother Tongues
Apr 18, 2008
E4
Civilization to Colonization
Apr 25, 2008
E5
Life and Death
May 2, 2008

Cast · Directed by Christene Browne

NCNoam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky
Self

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How many seasons are in Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language?

Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

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Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language are out and available to stream.

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No — Speaking in Tongues: The History of Language ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.