Brigham Young University. Dept. of Linguistics and Special Languages

The Department of Linguistics and Special Languages was established in 1978. Rey L. Baird served as department chairman from 1978 to 1982.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Humanities. Dept. of Linguistics and Special Languages

Brigham Young University. Linguistics and Special Languages Dept.

Description

Established: 1978

Abolished: 1982

Location: Provo, Utah (1978-1982)

Functions

The Department of Linguistics and Special Languages offered the following degrees: 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 programs: American Indian Languages, Central and South American Indian Languages, Austronesian Languages, India Subcontinent Languages, and Middle Eastern Languages.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1978-1982)

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

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Classical, Biblical, and Middle Eastern Languages (1978)

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

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, 1979-1980: p. 186 (program offerings) p. 250 (Rey L. Baird (1979-1980))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00441

LCCN: no2009068462

Creator: RSP