Dr. Denise Troutman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Denise Troutman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures and the Department of Linguistics at Michigan State University. She has held various positions and awards throughout her academic career, including a Fulbright Award and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Association of University Women. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, specifically the linguistic practices within the African American speech community, as well as issues related to politeness and impoliteness. She is actively involved in teaching writing and linguistics to both undergraduate and graduate students. Troutman has contributed to numerous academic conferences and her research has been published in various journals and books. She has also been recognized for her commitment to diversity and inclusion within the academic community.

Research Interests

Courses

African American Language Women and Language Black Women and Language Sociolinguistics

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology