The Peter Strevens Award for Academic Excellence

About Peter Strevens

Peter Strevens (1922-1989) was a prominent figure in the growth of applied linguistics as a field of study. In his career, Strevens held positions at the University of Leeds, the University of Essex, Wolfson College of Cambridge, and the University of East Michigan, in addition to his time at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He collaborated in the founding of the School of Applied Linguistics in Edinburgh, and authored many prominent works in the field of applied linguistics.  He was known for his belief that the purpose of extending the use of English across the world was to break down barriers, not to dominate or make money. 

More information can be found in this article from Applied Linguistics. 

About this Award

This is an award given to a graduating MATESL student who has a 4.0 GPA going into the last semester before graduation and who, in other ways, has distinguished themself in an academic manner. This award is decided by the majority of MATESL faculty. 

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Award Recipients