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Derek Denis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. His research mainly focuses on Canadian English, involving the investigation of linguistic variation and change through various methodologies, including archival oral history recordings. He aims to understand how the languages spoken by Torontonians influence the formation of Toronto English. Derek's teaching and research interests encompass sociolinguistics, variationist sociocultural linguistics, World Englishes, and pragmatic markers. He has co-edited a volume on the New Cambridge History of the English Language and has several articles published in notable linguistic journals. Derek is also recognized with several awards, including the Early Career Researcher Award from the Canadian Linguistic Association and multiple SSHRC grants to support his research. Outside of academia, Derek enjoys activities such as weightlifting, playing Magic: The Gathering, and relaxing at his cottage.
University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in linguistics with a focus on sociolinguistics.
Department of Sociology