The Nature of Writing

The Nature of Writing
Episode Number 1
Season 1
Aired 2023-05-19
Overview Begin your exploration of ancient writing with a consideration of how written language and spoken language differ and see why writing is an artificial construct that developed relatively late in human history. Look at Maya hieroglyphs as an example of how writing develops. Close with an overview of what you will cover in the course.
Runtime 25 minutes
Absolute Number 1
Finale Type