Dr. Stefan Dollinger

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Dollinger is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where his research spans dialectology, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. His work primarily focuses on 'non-dominant' varieties of larger languages, particularly Canadian English and Austrian German, exploring a variety of variables, including syntax, lexis, and phonetics. He began his academic career in Austria as an Assistant Professor at Vienna University before holding positions in Germany as a Canadian Studies Guest Professor at the University of Kiel and in Sweden as a Full Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg. Dollinger joined UBC as a postdoctoral fellow from 2006 to 2009 and has since been involved in significant research examining the linguistic effects of political borders. Currently on sabbatical, he is working on a book intended for general audiences titled “Making Canadian English.” His research interests extend to the interaction of language variation and its indexing of social meaning from both synchronic and diachronic perspectives.

Research Interests

Dialectology Sociolinguistics Historical Linguistics

Experience

Full Professor of English Linguistics

2009-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Led research and taught courses in English Linguistics with a focus on dialectology.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Vienna University • Vienna, Austria

Conducted research in sociolinguistics and dialectology.

Canadian Studies Guest Professor

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Kiel • Kiel, Germany

Engaged in research and pedagogy related to Canadian English.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

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