Brigham Young University. Dept. of Foreign Languages (1904-1909)
After Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah became an university, academics were separated into three areas, the College, the Normal School and the High School. The Department of Foreign Languages was organized in 1904 under the College. While the College was renamed the Church Teachers College in 1909, the Department of Foreign Languages retained its name.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College. Foreign Languages Dept.
Brigham Young University. College. Dept. of Foreign Languages
Description
Established: 1904
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1909)
Functions
The Department of Foreign Languages was responsible for courses in German.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Foreign Languages was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. James L. Barker served as Department Chairman from 1907 to 1908.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College (1904-1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Ancient Languages (1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Modern Languages (1909)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 33 (part of the College) p. 43 (Department of Foreign Languages; courses offered, German)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 502 (department chairman: James L. Barker, 1907-1908)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00017
Creator: UPB