In Search of the First Language

1994 · Melanie Wallace, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service., WGBH (Television station : B

Discusses the research that has been done on tracing the roots and families of languages, specifically the Indo-European and the S. Discusses the research that has been done on tracing the roots and families of languages, specifically the Indo-European and the Sino-Tibetan. Shows how certain words, through their sound and grammar can be considered part of a common family, and the evolution or death of a language through time. Portrays efforts to keep the almost extinct language of Salish (northwest Native American) alive; and explores Basque, a unique language.