Department of Foreign Language and Bilingual Studies collection

Collection

Identifier: 05.FLBS

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Department of Foreign Language and Bilingual Studies collection contains information on curriculum, advising, correspondence, conferences, and special events. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into two series: Curriculum and Programs, and Publicity and Outreach. Records date from 1949 to 2012.

Materials in the Publicity and Outreach series includes brochures, pres, conferences, newsletters and posters promoting special events sponsored or organized by the Department.

Dates

Creation: 1949 - 2012
Creation: Majority of material found within 1954 - 1990

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History

The Department of Foreign Language and Bilingual Studies at Eastern Michigan University offers courses available in: Bilingual Teacher Education, International Trade and Business, Language and Literature, Language and World Business, and Language, Journalism, Telecommunications and Film. Courses focus on a number of languages including: French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and the Classics.

Extent

4.4 Linear Feet (1 record center carton, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Department of Foreign Language and Bilingual Studies collection documents the workings of the department. The Foreign Language department offers classes that focus on more than six different languages. These classes help students to effectively communicate in these languages in many different aspects of the real world. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into two series. The Curriculum and Programs series includes information on advising, program descriptions, and evaluations. The Publicity and Outreach series contains brochures, conferences, clippings and special events. Records date from 1949 to 2012.