Background, Vision and Mission

The Centre for the Advancement of Language Competence (formerly known as the Language Development Centre) was approved for establishment in the 560th Senate Meeting on December 8, 2011. It was founded based on a proposal from the Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, recommending that the University establish a dedicated entity for language skills development and enhancement.

In the 571st Senate Meeting held on November 22, 2012, the name change from the Language Development Centre to the Centre for the Advancement of Language Competence (CALC) was approved, aligning with the centre’s functions and responsibilities. The term "advancement" reflects the continuous development and enhancement of language skills based on language learning and teaching theories, while the term "competence" encompasses both basic fluency and higher proficiency levels.

To become a leading centre for the advancement of language competence.

To empower individuals with the language competence needed for personal and professional advancement by providing quality language skills development and reference services.

Updated:: 03/03/2025 [lailatul]