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College of Humanities |
2054 JKHB, (801) 422-2775
Dean: Van C. Gessel, Professor, Japanese
Associate Dean: Melvin J. Luthy, Professor, Linguistics
Associate Dean: David B. Paxman, Professor, English
Associate Dean: John R. Rosenberg, Professor, Spanish
The humanities incorporate the study of the central expressions of human values: language, literature, philosophy, and artistic culture. But the emphasis is always on language, for language is the distinguishing mark of our humanity and the power that enables us to create a cumulative symbolic record of our experience.
Mary Anne Rich, Supervisor (3078 JKHB, [801] 422-4789)
The advisement center assists students with registration; information about majors, General Education, and changing majors; application for graduation and graduation clearance; and questions about policy and procedure. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these advisement center services.
Jerry W. Larson, Professor of Spanish; Director, Humanities Research Center (3060-A JKHB)
Any student enrolled at BYU whose native language is English may receive credit by special examination for certain foreign language courses for which he or she has acquired the equivalent skill or knowledge. However, this is possible only if no university credit has been given through AP, CLEP, or transfer of equivalent credit from another university or other institutions. Students whose native language is not English may not receive credit for their native language, but they may receive credit by special examination for courses in English offered through the TESOL program of the Linguistics Department. They may also receive credit by special examination for a language other than their native language as described above.
Melvin J. Luthy, Director (2054-B JKHB)
To extend the exceptional foreign language capabilities of BYU to a large audience, the Center for Language Studies offers a variety of intensive language courses during the summer term (mid-June to mid-August) and regular courses in less commonly taught languages during the academic year. See in-depth information about the center in the Language Studies section of this catalog.
Richard H. Cracroft, Professor of English, Director (3134 JKHB)
The center holds symposia, conducts various writing contests, and publishes the journal Literature and Belief.
Glen W. Probst, Administrative Coordinator (2113-A JKHB)
C. Ray Graham, Academic Coordinator (2113-B JKHB)
The English Language Center is a resident program of intensive English language training.
Jeannie Welch, Coordinator (1102-A JKHB, [801] 422-7797)
Students who desire a more in-depth language study experience and practical application of the language under the direction of faculty and native residents may apply to live in the Foreign Language Student Residence. All activities in the individual apartments in the residence are conducted in the foreign language. Inquiries should be directed to the coordinator or to the appropriate departmental advisor for detailed information concerning opportunities for men and women in French, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and Scandinavian languages.
Jerry W. Larson, Professor of Spanish, Director (3060 JKHB)
The Humanities Research Center provides technological and consulting resources to support research and teaching in the College of Humanities. Available in the center are audio, video, and microcomputer facilities in addition to optical scanning services.
Melvin J. Luthy, Professor of Linguistics, Coordinator (2054 JKHB)
During spring or summer term the College of Humanities offers
an intensive program that allows total immersion in a foreign
language. Students may receive from 6 to 10 credit hours,
depending on the level at which one enters the program. The
institute also provides housing for those participating, where the
language can be applied on a practical level.
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