Explores the issue of human diversity by examining how languages vary around the world. Outlines historical, geographic, and typological classifications of languages across human societies, and the criteria used by linguists for grouping them into language families. Theorizes the relationship between linguistic and cognitive diversity, and considers the impact of language death on humanity. No formal training in linguistics is required.
instructor(s)
Cowell, Andrew
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2023
