Languages of the World (Osher Online)

Cost: $60

Dates

• Thurs., Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Location: Online

With Asya Pereltsvaig, Expert in Language, History and Intersections

Explore the world’s linguistic diversity. More than 7,000 languages are spoken today, and their variety offers insight into the evolution of human language, thought, and civilization. Examine how languages develop, change, and interact over time. Through a journey across six mystery locations -- one per week -- we will uncover the historical relationships among languages and the migrations, splits, and connections that have shaped them. By studying the languages spoken in these regions, we will gain a deeper understanding of human history and what it means to be human.

OLLI members only. Register for Osher Online classes by Sept. 15.

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Class #: 44076

Registration is now open for OLLI members. Non-members may register starting Sept. 3.

Asya Pereltsvaig

Asya Pereltsvaig, PhD, earned her degree in English and history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in linguistics from McGill University. She has taught at Yale and Stanford. An expert in language, history, and their intersections, Pereltsvaig is the author of Languages of the World: An Introduction.