Background
Collins, Peter Craig was born on June 22, 1950 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Thomas Arthur and Daphne Emma (Willis) Collins.
Collins, Peter Craig was born on June 22, 1950 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Thomas Arthur and Daphne Emma (Willis) Collins.
Bachelor with honors, Sydney University, 1973. Master of Arts with honors, Sydney University, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Sydney University, 1987.
Diploma in education, University New England, Armidale, Australia, 1979.
Tutor Sydney University, 1974-1975, Macquarie University, Sydney, 1976-1978. Senior tutor Rusden College, Melbourne, Australia, 1979. Associate professor University New South Wales, Sydney, since 1980.
Director Linguistics Unit University New South Wales, since 1996.
Member Australian Linguistics Society (editor journal.), Applied Linguistics Association Australia (editorial board).
Married Kathryn June Kilgour, April 11, 1974. Children: Scott, Lisa, Belinda.