Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics (1972-1978)

In 1972 the Linguistics Program was changed into the Department of Linguistics. It was placed within the College of Humanities and Graduate School. Department chairmen included: Robert W. Blair (1972-1974), Soren F. Cox (1974-1975), and Rey L. Baird (1975-1978).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Humanities. Dept. of Linguistics (1972-1978)

Brigham Young University. Linguistics Dept.

Description

Established: 1972

Abolished: 1978

Location: Provo, Utah (1972-1978)

Functions

The department was primarily a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in linguistics and a graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by the department chairman, under the direction from the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1972-1978)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Linguistics Program (1972)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics and Special Languages (1978)

Associated Archival Materials

Department of Linguistics and English Language records, 1957-2004 (UA 1222)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 368 (program offerings) p. 534 (Robert W. Blair (1973-1974))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 531 (Soren F. Cox (1974-1975))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 248 (Rey L. Baird (1975-1976))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00427

LCCN: no2009068464

Creator: RSP