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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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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

See the Present through the Past

By Emma Mafi January 14, 2025 03:00 PM
Professor Christopher Flood turns to medieval French literature to explain worldwide conflicts.

December at the International Cinema

By Tessa Swensen December 20, 2024 09:00 AM
This December, an IC lecture explored female wrestling in Mexico—and the resilience of women facing violence in a machismo culture.

Religion: The Drug of the People

By Tessa Swensen December 19, 2024 03:00 PM
Is religion a narcotic or a medicine? Joey Franklin’s answer inspired an art piece that explores faith, art, and religion’s role in our lives.

Art as a Sacred Language

December 19, 2024 12:00 PM
Professor Elliott Wise studies religious symbolism in art to strengthen his testimony of Christ.
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Upcoming Events

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Humanities Events

Practice Your Russian

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Tuesday, January 14
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Humanities Events

Steven T. Bickmore: Nan Osmond Grass Lecture

11:00 AM
Thursday, January 16
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Bro. Maeser's 197th Birthday Bash

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 16
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Colloquium Thursday: Timothy Hampton

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, January 16
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Corpus Linguistics Research Group

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday, January 20
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College of Humanities Winter Fair

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 22
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Belonging: Diversity & Inclusion

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

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Humanities Fall 2024 Magazine: Table of Contents

Prologue
In This Issue
Perspective
Lexicon
Culture Through ASL
Power of Slang
Creature and Creator
Trials into Triumphs
State of the Discipline
Pop Culture
Humanities News
Faculty Favorites
College Lectures
Faculty Publications
Comings and Goings
Vox Humana
Crossword
Back Cover
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