My animation about the many languages, language families and language areas of Africa.
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~ Briefly ~
At first, the map of Africa's many languages seems complicated. However, in just a few minutes we'll learn how linguists classified them into just five families. Once we meet Africa's language areas, the five families begin to fall apart.
We'll leave with a complicated picture of families, hypothetical groups and many isolates and debated classifications. Along the way, come to appreciate Africa's diverse peoples and languages.
~ Credits ~
Art, narration, animation and some of the music by Josh from NativLang
Sources for claims made, and full credits for music, fonts, sfx:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hihfgik9supmLFEnyMmQF9iKgnmX-M1hSJG20TgseTM/
Music:
Please see my doc above for all song titles. Much credit goes to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).