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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.
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