History and Language

Five experts (David Armitage, John Dunn, Martin Jay, Maria Mavroudi and Darrin McMahon) describe how studying language - its place in society, the way it is used and has developed over time - can improve our understanding of different historical periods.

Director: Howard Burton
Runtime: 26 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is History and Language about?
Five experts (David Armitage, John Dunn, Martin Jay, Maria Mavroudi and Darrin McMahon) describe how studying language - its place in society, the way it is used and has developed over time - can improve our understanding of different historical periods.
Who directed History and Language?
History and Language was directed by Howard Burton.
How long is History and Language?
History and Language has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).