University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences

Rediscovering the Maya

One of three universities in the United States offering academic study in K’iche’, UK is a leader in preserving languages

UK’s Linguistics Program, the only program of its kind in the Commonwealth, is dedicated to the scientific investigation of human language. We look forward to expanding our degree programs in the near future, as we move toward department status. Please contact us if you have any questions about our program.

Gregory Stump Program Director

Academic roads can lead to some interesting places. Rusty Barrett, an expert in sociolinguistics and professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts and Sciences, perhaps never dreamed when he began studying Russian and Soviet culture in the 1980s that he would one day wander covered in mud through the Guatemalan wilderness in search of a Maya village...Read more

When she arrived at UK Rebecca Greene didn't think anything of Appalachian English. Now, this A&S alumna is ready to make sure everyone takes note.
...Read more


Back to Department Home»
« Back to University of Kentucky Homepage
Sign In