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What makes a language... a language? - Martin Hilpert

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Examines linguistic criteria for what constitutes a language versus a dialect. Teaches linguistic theory and sociolinguistics.

What you'll learn

A 5-minute video from TED-Ed: “What makes a language... a language? - Martin Hilpert”.

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Video by TED-Ed, played through YouTube's embedded player.

Part of Playing With Language, New TED-Ed Originals