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BYU at 150: The Language University

BYU teaches courses in more foreign languages than any college in America, making BYU the Language University.
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BYU Humanities offers over 30 diverse programs devoted to culture, creativity, and critical thinking.
Kinkaku-ji temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Asian & Near Eastern Languages

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Closeup image of The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo.

Comparative Arts & Letters

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Bookshelf with many classics.

English

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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice Italy

French & Italian

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Image of Neuschwanstein castle in Germany.

German & Russian

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Cursive in black ink on old, yellowed paper.

Linguistics

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Marble statue of Socrates.

Philosophy

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Image of Rio Brasil.

Spanish & Portuguese

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BYU Humanities Winter 2026 Magazine

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Humanities Winter 2026 Magazine: Table of Contents

Prologue
In This Issue
Perspective
Lexicon
Lighting a Path Around Provo
150 Years of Humanity at BYU
College of Humanities Welcomes New Dean
Cougar Tales
Graffiti that Rewrites History
Centered on Language
Passport Picks: Faculty Edition
Retirement Reimagined
Humanities News
Faculty Favorites
College Lectures
Faculty Publications
Comings and Goings
Careera Incognita
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