Brigham Young University. Dept. of Humanities and Comparative Literature

The Department of Humanities and Comparative Literature was created in 1970 under the direction of the College of Humanities. Ralph A. Britsch served as department chair from 1970 to 1974 and Todd A. Britsch succeeded him from 1974 to 1978.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Humanities. Dept. of Humanities and Comparative Literature

Brigham Young University. Humanities and Comparative Literature Dept.

Description

Established: 1970

Abolished: 1978

Location: Provo, Utah (1970-1978)

Functions

The Department of Humanities and Comparative Literature provided program for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature. Students in either program were able to select courses from a variety of departments.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1970-1978)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Humanities Program (1970)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature (1978)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 317 (department function) p. 528 (Ralph A. Britsch (1970-1972))

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 531 (Todd A. Britsch (1974-1975))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00448

Creator: RSP