The Department of Baltic Philology (1921–1940) established by Jānis Endzelīns at the University of Latvia
The Department of Baltic Philology (1921–1940)
established by Jānis Endzelīns at the University
of Latvia
Author(s): Sarma KļaviņaSubject(s): History of Education, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Philology
Published by: Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli õiguse instituut
Keywords: academic personnel; Department of Baltic Philology; graduates; international relations; Jānis Endzelīns; students; study programmes; University of Latvia;
Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the history of the Department of Baltic Philology of the Faculty of Philology and Philosophy at the University of Latvia. The department was established in the academic year of 1920/1921 by professor Jānis Endzelīns, who also acted as head of the department throughout its existence. Using the documents available at the Latvian State Historical Archives and the Museum of the University of Latvia, as well as published memories, the article provides a characterization of the establishment process of this department as an unprecedented one among the universities around the globe. The article also describes study programmes and their development, students and graduates, academic personnel, international relations of the department and its reputation.
Journal: Acta Baltica Historiae et Philosophiae Scientiarum
- Issue Year: 1/2013
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 67-82
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English