Leiden University: More Than Words - What is Lost When a Language Dies
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 29 -- Leiden University issued the following news:
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More than words: what is lost when a language dies
28 October 2026
When languages die, more is lost than words alone: knowledge, traditions and community also come under pressure. In his inaugural lecture, Professor by Special Appointment Rik van Gijn explains why linguistic diversity matters and what language tells us about the past.
Van Gijn sp . . .
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More than words: what is lost when a language dies
28 October 2026
When languages die, more is lost than words alone: knowledge, traditions and community also come under pressure. In his inaugural lecture, Professor by Special Appointment Rik van Gijn explains why linguistic diversity matters and what language tells us about the past.
Van Gijn sp . . .