Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity Course.
The written word is so central to our lives that it can seem as if it has always existed. Yet writing is a relatively recent invention. Trace the remarkable saga of visible speech from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age. In this thrilling journey, you'll explore how an arra...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
The Great Courses,
2013.
Kanopy Streaming, 2016. |
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| Summary: | The written word is so central to our lives that it can seem as if it has always existed. Yet writing is a relatively recent invention. Trace the remarkable saga of visible speech from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age. In this thrilling journey, you'll explore how an array of sophisticated writing systems developed, then were adopted and adapted by surrounding cultures. |
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| Item Description: | FilmCollection. Title from title frames. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (726 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
| Playing Time: | 12:05:23 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |