DLIFLC to sponsor showings of "The Linguists"

By Mr. Eric Hamilton (USACE)July 14, 2009

The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center is sponsoring three showings of the movie "The Linguists" at the Golden State Theatre on July 31st, August 1st, & August 2nd.

Proceeds will go directly to DLIFLC's 68th Anniversary Ball Fundraiser!

"The Linguists" joins David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, who are in a battle against time to document languages on the verge of extinction.

DID YOU KNOW'

Scientists estimate that of 7,000 languages in the world, half will be gone by the end of this century.

DID YOU ALSO KNOW''

One language disappears every two weeks.

Noam Chomsky called "The Linguists":

"A breathtaking thrill ride through the landscape of language"

Price $9 for students, military, and seniors. General Admission is $10.

For more information, call Strategic Communications at (831) 242-7472