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.
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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