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BYU Humanities offers over 30 diverse programs devoted to culture, creativity, and critical thinking.

Asian & Near Eastern Languages

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Comparative Arts & Letters

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English

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French & Italian

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German & Russian

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Linguistics

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Philosophy

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Spanish & Portuguese

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News Around the College

Poetry for the Fallen

By Kira Christensen November 04, 2024 12:00 PM
How many ways can you tell a story? At the English Reading Series, Chris Crowe explored one unique approach: writing novels using only poetry.

October at the International Cinema

By Tessa Swensen November 01, 2024 09:00 AM
This October, an IC lecture explored a timeless tale of love and loneliness against the backdrop of Helsinki, Finland.

Two Sides, One Story

By Tessa Swensen October 25, 2024 09:00 AM
In 1916, Mexican revolutionist Pancho Villa led a raid on a small American town. Today, new research sheds light on Hispanic perspectives of the conflict.

Pathways to Connection

By Emma Poulsen October 24, 2024 03:00 PM
After traveling to Peru, ELC teacher Jenna Smith understands why so many call English the language of opportunity.
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Upcoming Events

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Halloween Trivia in the Quad

Thursday October 31
Earn a prize at the JFSB quad by answering trivia questions relating to the humanities, Halloween, and BYU.
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Winter Student Event

Wednesday-Thursday, January 22-23
11 am - 1 pm
Come to the Wilkinson Center Terrace for our annual Winter Student Event to get some swag and a treat!
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Valentine's Day Event

Friday, February 14
11 am - 1 pm
(Details to come)
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Finals Week Giveaway

Wednesday-Thursday, April 9-10
On April 9-10 we till have our finals week giveaway (more details to come).
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Belonging: Diversity & Inclusion

"Inspiring Inclusion and Growth in the Humanities”
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BYU Humanities Spring 2024 Magazine

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Humanities Spring 2024 Magazine: Table of Contents

Prologue
In This Issue
Perspective
Lexicon
Wayfare
Bettering Lives One Language Class at a Time
The A(I)rt of Translation
Education That Changes You for Good
Fire-work
The Faith & Ethic of The Philosopher
What's Your Second Language?
Found in Translation
College Lectures
Faculty Favorites
Humanities News
Vox Humana
Crossword
Back Cover
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