Emma Mafi
Humanities Communications Writer
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US Law Codes: Decoded
US law codes, the official compilation of federal laws, are notorious for being complex. A recent study offers insights into why law codes are so difficult to understand—and why that may not be a good thing.
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Narnia for Grown-Ups
Three BYU humanities professors delved into The Chronicles of Narnia, explaining that these books aren’t simple fairy tales—they contain profound truths in disguise.
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Philosophers’ Guide to Testimonies
Many believe that philosophy and religion contradict each other. However, during BYU Education Week 2025, three philosophy professors explained that the two disciplines actually bolster each other.
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A Modern Approach to Textbooks
Two BYU professors revamp traditional language textbooks to bring students from intermediate to advanced Chinese.
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Reflections on Interfaith Conflict
A tale of religious violence on Anaa, one of many Tahitian islands, isn’t widely known among Church members. But one professor believes it may be a key to interfaith compassion.
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What Your Danish Says About You
Every language has accents, and they just might reveal more about you than you think.
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Souvenirs from Paris
Of the thousands of cities in France, Paris is the most visited. However, one undergrad’s experience there shows that the City of Light is more than a prime tourist destination—it’s a learning destination too.
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Language that Lifts
Who makes language rules: Rulebooks or the people who use the language? When it comes to gendered language rules, people seem the likely culprit.
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Excel at Editing with TrackEDT
A push for more research in the editing world led a group of professors and students to make TrackEDT: a tool that can change the entire editing field.
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