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Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity Course
1 online resource (streaming video file) (726 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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.
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.