Language A to Z. Episode 9, I for Island
2023
Computer Files, Websites
Use the intriguing backstory of the word "island" as a gateway for exploring why English spelling can be such a mess. Two specific reasons you'll focus on: the "sacred" linguistic nature of Latin and Greek, and the ramifications of the Great Vowel Shift, which dramatically altered the pronunciation of many English words.
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Author:
Great Courses, The, film directorMcWhorter, John, actorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2020.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (15 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.In English
Performers:
John McWhorter
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
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BRN:
448886
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/12413200/external-image - Cover Image