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Denise Troutman is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University, holding appointments in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures and the Department of Linguistics. She is also a faculty affiliate with the African American and African Studies (AAAS) Program. Her roles include serving as Diversity Coordinator for the College of Arts and Letters from 2004 to 2007.
Dr. Troutman earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State University, an M.A. from Colorado State University, and a B.A. from Bethune-Cookman University.
Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly the intersection of language practices with gender and race, including studies on Ebonics, African American Women and Linguistic Practices, and the analysis of politeness/impoliteness within African American speech communities. She is currently working on a book manuscript exploring these themes, which she has presented at various conferences and special lectures.
Dr. Troutman has received several prestigious awards, including the 2001-2002 Fulbright Award, the 2003-2004 Postdoctoral Fellowship from the AAUW Educational Foundation, and the 2009-2010 HARP Award. Her scholarly affiliations include the International Gender & Language Association (IGALA) and the New Ways of Analyzing Variation (NWAV) network.
In her teaching, she focuses on first-year writing, linguistics, and sociolinguistics for both undergraduate and graduate students. While specific grants or advising details are not detailed here, her work emphasizes critical language studies and diversity in academia.
