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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.
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