Batts Hall

Batts Hall is a five-story building on South Mall at the University of Texas in Austin that houses language departments and university administrative functions. The structure contains classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces dedicated to language instruction and academic programs.

This building was constructed between 1952 and 1953 and named for Robert Lynn Batts, a former law professor and chair of the Board of Regents. It emerged during a period of campus expansion and modernization at the university.

The departments of Germanic, Romantic, and Slavic Languages work from this location, fostering international language education and connection between students of different cultures.

The building sits prominently on the campus and is easy to locate using standard university maps and signage. Visitors can access the various language departments and common areas during regular university hours.

The structure was designed specifically to accommodate the needs of modern foreign language instruction, reflecting academic priorities of its time. This focus shaped its layout differently from other campus buildings of that era.