Dr. Stephen Levey

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Levey is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Ottawa, specializing in urban dialectology, language contact, and language variation and change. His research primarily focuses on English, French, and pidgin creole languages, exploring how these languages interact and evolve within urban settings. With a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of London acquired in 2007, and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics received in 1999, Levey's academic background equips him with a solid foundation in the dynamics of language. He has published extensively on topics related to sociolinguistics and language change, contributing invaluable insights into the understanding of language as a living, evolving entity influenced by its social context. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching various courses related to sociolinguistics and urban dialectology at both the Master's and Doctoral levels, indicating his commitment to educating the next generation of linguists.

Research Interests

Courses

LIN7942 - Sociolinguistics II LIN8998 - Doctoral Seminar LIN4340/7910 - Urban Dialectology LIN4341/7911 - Urban Dialectology II LIN5903 - Sociolinguistics LIN4391/7913 - Topics Linguistics: Pidgin Creole Languages

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History