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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 TA in the IEI who has distinguished themself not only by superb teaching, but also by excellence in a number of other related activities, such as materials development, special innovations, and by a spirit of helpfulness to colleagues. This award is decided by the IEI faculty.
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Award Recipients
Year | Recipient |
1991 | Dianne Dow |
1993 | Diana Steele |
1994 | Joy Garling |
1995 | Raigan Wilson |
1996 | Heidi Shetzer |
1997 | Darenda Borgers |
1998 | Pavel Trofimovich |
1999 | Audrey Humphreys |
2000 | Jennifer Carder |
2000 | W. Jason Stegemoller |
2002 | Stephanie Ngom |
2003 | Lesley Yuill-Mughazy |
2004 | Primrose E. Walker |
2005 | Melissa Nicole Ray |
2006 | Kate Curry |
2007 | Ulugbek E. Nurmukhamedov |
2008 | Julieta Fernandez |
2009 | Christopher Hollis |
2010 | Juval Racelis |
2011 | Meryl Garrison |
2012 | Alyssa DiGirolamo |
2013 | Andrew Hunt |
2013 | Carleen Sacris |
2014 | Amber Dunse |
2015 | Kathleen (Kat) Kolumban |
2016 | Laurda Thorson |
2017 | Jeanette Pyne |
2019 | Calen Gutwein |
2020 | Hillary Veitch |
2021 | Alice Houston |
2022 | Michelle Kim |
2023 | Aria Santos |
2023 | William Leroux |