Andersson, Theodore, 1903-....

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Dates:

Birth 1903

Death 1994-07-28

Language: English, Spanish; Castilian,

Biographical notes:

Educator and language specialist Theodore Andersson was born in New Haven, Conn., to Swedish parents in 1903. He attended Yale Univ. where he earned his B.A. in 1925, M.A. in 1926, and Ph.D. in 1931. Andersson taught at Yale, Stanford, Wells, and other colleges and universities, specializing in Romance languages. He worked for the Modern Language Association and as a consultant for UNESCO. He joined the faculty of the Univ. of Texas at Austin in 1957 and served as chairman of the Dept. of Romance Languages for many years. He became interested in bilingual education for young children, and lead summer training schools for teachers. He worked for Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in Austin, Tex. Andersson published several books and numerous articles in the fields of literary criticism and education.

From the guide to the Theodore Andersson Bilingual Education Collection 23666036., 1937-1981, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Educator and language specialist.

Born in New Haven, Conn., to Swedish parents in 1903; attended Yale Univ. (B.A. 1925, M.A. 1926, PhD. 1931). Taught at Yale, Stanford, Wells, and other colleges and universities, specializing in Romance languages. Worked for the Modern Language Association and as a consultant for UNESCO. Joined the faculty of the Univ. of Texas at Austin in 1957 and served as chairman of the Dept. of Romance Languages for many years. Became interested in bilingual education for young children, leading summer training schools for teachers. Worked for Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in Austin, Tex. Has published several books and numerous articles in the fields of literary criticism and education.

From the description of Theodore Andersson bilingual education collection, 1937-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 23666036