What do writing systems tell us about language? Better understand why writing actually tells us more about human ingenuity in communication than it tells us about spoken language. Close with a consideration of the cultural importance of language, its preservation and loss, and the realities of a more linguistically homogeneous future. Language Families of the World. Episode 34, Language Families and Writing Systems. The Great Courses, 2019.; [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2020. Title from title frames.; Film; In Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2019. Mode of access: World Wide Web.McWhorter, John, film director. The Great Courses (Firm), dst; Kanopy (Firm), dst