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Born and raised in Winnipeg, Jeffrey Steele developed an interest in language, particularly French, from a young age. He holds a BA in French from the University of Manitoba, an MA in French Linguistics from Queen’s University, and a PhD in Linguistics from McGill University. Steele is also a trained musician, having achieved ARCT Premier Prix from the Conservatoire de Paris. At the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), he teaches courses that intersect music and language. His refereed publications include articles in prominent journals like the Canadian Journal of Linguistics and Applied Psycholinguistics, covering topics such as synchronic evidence of diachronic change and L2 phonological acquisition. Steele has co-edited books and contributed numerous chapters addressing phonological issues in Romance linguistics. He has also supervised various scholarly theses and projects, guiding students through the landscape of L2 acquisition and phonetics. Steele has secured multiple grants for research and development in language assessment and phonology, reflecting his commitment to advancing understanding in these fields.
University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON
Teaching various courses related to French language and linguistics.
Department of Sociology