3104v - A Brief History of Language

Virtual Course | Registration opens 9/8/2026 10:00 AM EDT

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10/1/2026-10/22/2026
10:00 AM-11:30 AM EDT on Th
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$55.00

3104v - A Brief History of Language

Virtual Course | Registration opens 9/8/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Language is likely our most important innovation, a tool unlike any other, and the deep history of its evolution is only now yielding up its secrets. When and how – and why – did language appear and evolve? How did one particular language, Proto-Indo-European, come to push out many alternatives to become today's global lingua franca? How does language really work? Is it innate in some way? We will uncover some fresh answers to these questions and more.

  • This course will be offered virtually via Zoom.


    This course will be recorded, and registered participants will receive a link to access each recording within two business days after the session ends. The recordings will be available for viewing anytime until February 28, 2027. While the recordings are provided for convenience and to accommodate any scheduling conflicts, they are not intended to replace the benefits of attending in real time, where you can ask questions and participate in discussion
Tom Manteuffel

Tom Manteuffel has presented classes at Encore Learning for years on a variety of subjects. Most recently, he taught about Classical Greece and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. He is a retired cybersecurity consultant with graduate degrees in philosophy and computer science.