• 2001
Beyond Babel
  • 2001

Beyond Babel

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Hugh Quarshie David Crystal

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 31, 2001

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Infonation Media

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 31, 2001

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : Infonation Media

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
Trade
Beyond Babel is a four part television series exploring English as a global language. The series looks at the use of English in international trade, culture, politics and on the internet. It also shows the how the spread of English has affected endangered minority languages and explores its relationship with other widely spoken international languages, such as Spanish and Mandarin.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Culture
Culture looks at the phenomenal appeal of English as a vehicle for artistic expression. It features Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, BBC World Service, Channel [V], church services in Atlanta and Johannesburg,and The British Library.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Politics
Politics examines the role of English as the medium of international political discourse and diplomacy and its adoption by those seeking freedom and justice.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
The Future
Over 70% of the world's scientific research is now recorded in English and science accounts for the fastest growing area of the already immense English vocabulary.
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