Language Research Center

The Language Research Center was established in 1973 under the direction of the College of Humanities. Ernest J. Wilkins served as director from 1973 to 1975. James S. Taylor also served as director from 1975 until the center was renamed the Language and Intercultural Research Center in 1977.


Description

Established: 1973

Abolished: 1977

Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1977)

Functions

The Language Research Center was a program that engaged in the research of language-translation and intercultural programs.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Language Research Center was administered by the center's director, under the direction of the College of Humanities.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1973-1977)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Center for Specialized Language Studies (1970-1972)

Later unit: Language and Intercultural Research Center (1977)

Associated Archival Materials

Language Research Center (UA 1138)

College of Humanities, College History 1965-1981 (UA 628)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 90 (Ernest J. Wilkins, director (1973-1974); program functions)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 51 (James S. Taylor, director (1975-1976))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00532

Creator: RSP