Dr. Robert W. Young,, professor emeritus of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico, an American linguist, known for his work on the Navajo language.
With Navajo scholar Dr. William Morgan, Young compiled the monumental The Navajo Language: A Grammar and Colloquial Dictionary, accompanied by a 400-page grammar sketch.
Young, Morgan and Sally Midgette also produced the Analytical Lexicon of Navajo, which organizes the lexicon by root.
In 1996, Dr. Young and Dr. Morgan were honored in the Navajo Nation Council Chambers for their work on the Navajo Language. They were presented Pendleton blankets embroidered with the seal of the Navajo Nation.
Robert W. Young
1912-2007
Robert W. Young Endowed Scholarship
The Robert W. Young Endowed Scholarship supports students in the
Department of Linguistics who are engaged in the study of Native American
Linguistics. The Robert W. Young Scholarship was established in 1997 by
Dr. Garland and Judy Bills to honor Dr. Young and his work.
You can help honor Dr. Young and his pioneering work on the Navajo (Diné) language by giving to the scholarship fund by clicking the link below.
Make a gift to the Linguistics Department (Secure Page)
At the site type “Department of Linguistics/Robert W. Young Endowed Scholarship” on the form to indicate where you wish your contribution to go .
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