Vance Schaefer

Vance Schaefer is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications, focusing on pronunciation pedagogy and language variation across diverse linguistic contexts.

Dr. Schaefer's research interests include: the influence of first language phonology on non-native phonology perception; teaching pronunciation to ESL/EFL and Japanese learners; examining English and Japanese accents within L2 phonology theory; and exploring how language variation (regional dialects, politeness registers, sociolects) can be taught to enhance communicative competence. His work particularly emphasizes the teaching of language variation related to gender, generation, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQIA+ sexuality.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on innovative language teaching methods, particularly regarding language variation, accent diversity, and inclusive pedagogy. Dr. Schaefer's research shows consistent output with publications spanning from 2019 to 2024, indicating active scholarly engagement in his fields of expertise.