Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics (1982-1983)

In 1982 the Department of Linguistics and Special Languages was renamed the Department of Linguistics. Ray L. Baird continued serving as department chairmen from 1982 to 1983.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Humanities. Dept. of Linguistics (1982-1983)

Brigham Young University. Linguistics Dept.

Description

Established: 1982

Abolished: 1983

Location: Provo, Utah (1982-1983)

Functions

The Department of Linguistics was responsible for the following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics; Master of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics; Graduate TESL Certificate; and Master of Arts in TESL. The department was also responsible for the following academic programs: Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language, American Indian Languages, Central and South American Indian Languages, Austronesian Languages, Welsh, and American Sign Language.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1982-1983)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics and Special Languages (1982)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics and ESL (1983)

Associated Archival Materials

Register of the Brigham Young University Dept. of Linguistics and English Language records, 1957-2004 (UA 1222)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 235 (Rey L. Baird (1982-1983)) p. 236 (department functions)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00442

LCCN: no2009068461

Creator: RSP