Dr. Janet Sorensen

Professor

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Biography

Janet Sorensen is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in 18th-century British literature. Her research focuses on the linguistic and cultural nuances of this period, with particular attention to vernacular languages, slang, cant, and nautical jargon. Sorensen has published several significant monographs, including 'Strange Vernaculars: Eighteenth-Century Slang, Cant, Provincial Languages, Nautical Jargon' in 2017 and 'Grammar Empire: Eighteenth-Century British Writing' in 2000. Through her teaching and research, she has made substantial contributions to the understanding of language's role in shaping literary and cultural identities in Britain during the 18th century. Sorensen's work not only highlights the diversity of the English language but also explores the social implications of linguistic practices in historical contexts. She is committed to advancing the study of English literature and linguistics, offering students insights into the complexities of language use during a transformative era in British history.

Research Interests

Courses

18th Century British Literature

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.