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Brigham Young University. Department of Linguistics and English Language

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 2002-

Administrative History

The Department of Linguistics and English Language (est. 2002) is an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

The department was organized as the Department of Linguistics and English Language in 2002 as part of a reorganization of the College of Humanities. The department is responsible for teaching linguistics, English language, editing, English as a Second Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and American Sign Language. The department also assists in managing the English Language Center program.

Citation:
Department of Linguistics and English Language records, 1957-2004

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Apr. 21, 2009 (Department of Linguistics and English Language; formed ca. 2002; previously known as Department of Linguistics)

Brigham Young University Web site, Apr. 21, 2009 (Department of Linguistics & English Language)

Department of Linguistics and English Language records, 1957-2004 (reorganized as the Department of Linguistics and English Language, 2002; responsible for teaching linguistics, English language, editing, English as a Second Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and American Sign Language; also assists in managing the English Language Center program)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Linguistics and English Language records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1222
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes, reports, meeting minutes, clippings, syllabi, and articles from the Department of Linguistics and English Language from 1957 to 2008. The materials pertain to the history of the department, concordance of Mormon scriptures, department retreats, awards banquets, visiting scholars, and students.

Dates: 1957-2008

Harold S. Madsen professional papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7572
Scope and Contents

Contains eight cartons of professional papers regarding his time as a Professor of both English and Linguistics at Brigham Young University. Includes syllabi, papers, handbooks and various other materials dating 1960-1988.

Dates: 1960-1988