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Joey Stanley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Brigham Young University, part of the College of Humanities. He specializes in sociophonetics, dialectology, and quantitative methods, with a regional focus on English in the western and southern United States, particularly Utah English and Southern American English.
His research involves extensive analysis of speech data, including a major project on 750 interviews from Heber City, Utah, and a multi-generational study of Southern American English. He collaborates widely with students and faculty, using crowdsourced data and advanced statistical techniques to explore regional linguistic variation.
- Ph.D., Linguistics, University of Georgia (2020)
- BA, Linguistics and Linguistics Computing, Brigham Young University (2013)
His research interests center on language variation and change, with strong emphasis on sociophonetic methodology and empirical data analysis. He frequently integrates computational tools and large datasets to study phonetic and grammatical patterns across speech communities. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with real-world sociocultural contexts, especially within religious and rural communities.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on regional dialects, particularly Utah and Southern American English, using quantitative and acoustic methods. Key themes include generational language change, speaker identity, phonetic variation, and methodological innovation in sociophonetics. Collaborative work with students and colleagues spans corpus analysis, fieldwork, and computational modeling.
Professional memberships include:
- American Dialect Society (2016–Present)
- Linguistics Society of America (2012–Present)
Joey Stanley actively advises students, as seen in numerous co-authored publications. He teaches courses in sociolinguistics, phonetics, and research methods, often developing specialized topics like sociophonetics and fieldwork. He is involved in multiple research grants and collaborative projects, though specific funding sources are not listed in the text. His work contributes significantly to the documentation and analysis of understudied American English dialects.
He leads or participates in research teams analyzing historical speech archives and contemporary language use, particularly within the Latter-day Saint community and the American South. These teams often include undergraduate and graduate researchers, fostering a strong mentoring environment.
