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The adventure of English : the life story of a remarkable language
(DVD, Notes, Video)
Contributors
Bee, Robert, producer,
Thomas, David, director.
Wattis, Nigel, director.
Bragg, Melvyn, 1939- producer,
Thomas, David, director.
Wattis, Nigel, director.
Bragg, Melvyn, 1939- producer,
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Copies
| Location | Format | Call Number | Copy Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement | Notes, Video | 420.9 Ad961 | notes | On Shelf |
| Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement | DVD | 420.9 Ad961 | #1-4 | On Shelf |
| Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement | DVD | 420.9 Ad961 | #1-4 | On Shelf |
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Format
DVD, Notes, Video
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 405 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (16 pages : illustrations)
Language
English
UPC
054961822096
Notes
General Note
Special features of these DVDs: widescreen presentation ; viewer's guide including "The evolution of the English alphabet" essay ; "Architects of the language" biographies ; exclusive web extras ; Dolby Digital ; scene selection.
General Note
Originally broadcast on British television 2002-2003.
General Note
Documentary.
General Note
Booklet available for checkout.
Creation/Production Credits
Howard Goodall, music.
Participants/Performers
Melvyn Bragg, host.
Description
Melvyn Bragg and other experts explore the 1,500-year history of the English language and answer questions such as: How did it grow from a relatively insignificant Germanic dialect to become the premier language of culture, commerce, and diplomacy around the globe? Includes guide for group discussions, avenues for further learning, biographies, web extras, and much more.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bee, R., Thomas, D., Wattis, N., & Bragg, M. (2009). The adventure of English: the life story of a remarkable language . Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert, Bee et al.. 2009. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language. Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robert, Bee et al.. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language Athena, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bee, Robert,, David Thomas, Nigel Wattis, and Melvyn Bragg. The Adventure of English: The Life Story of a Remarkable Language Athena, 2009.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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