Brigham Young University. Center for Specialized Language Studies

The Center for Specialized Language Studies was created within the College of Humanities during the summer of 1970. The director of the center was Dr. Ernest J. Wilkins. After a year and a half the Center changed its name to the Language Research Center.

Variant names

Center for Specialized Language Studies

Description

Established: 1970

Abolished: 1972

Location: Provo, Utah (1970-1972)

Functions

The Center for Specialized Language Studies functioned to promote and supervise language research and scholarship at the university. The center was divided into three main subdivisions: Language Research and Services, Teaching of English to Speakers of Other languages, and Language Teacher Training.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The center was administered by a center director, under the direction of the College of Humanities.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities (1970-1972)

Later unit: Language Research Center (1973)

Associated Archival Materials

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

Sources

College of Humanities, College History 1965-1981: p. 384 (The Center for Specialized Language Studies was created within the College of Humanities during the summer of 1970. The director of the center was Dr. Ernest J. Wilkins. After a year and a half the Center changed its name to the Language Research Center; The Center for Specialized Language Studies functioned to promote and supervise language research and scholarship at the university. The center was divided into three main subdivisions: Language Research and Services, Teaching of English to Speakers of Other languages, and Language Teacher Training.)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00084

Creator: RSP/CEP