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Robert McKenzie is an Associate Professor in the Humanities Department at Northumbria University. He specializes in sociolinguistics, particularly focusing on language attitudes and social psychology of language variation. He leads the Speaking of Prejudice Project, examining linguistic prejudice in England. With a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, he previously taught at the University of Glasgow and holds degrees in Psychology and Applied Linguistics.
- Education:
- PhD in Sociolinguistics (University of Edinburgh, 2006)
- MSc in Applied Linguistics (University of Edinburgh, 1996)
- MA (Hons) in Social Psychology (University of Glasgow, 1989)
His research explores folk perceptions of language variation, implicit/explicit attitude discrepancies, and the social impact of language diversity. Recent work emphasizes language attitude change and media representation. Key projects include the British Academy-funded study on linguistic prejudice and collaborations with international media.
He has published extensively, with notable works including Implicit and Explicit Language Attitudes (2023). Media features include coverage in the Guardian, NYT, and BBC/ITV appearances. Awards include the 2020-21 British Academy Fellowship.
- Awards:
- British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship Award (2020-21)
His advisory work includes supervising 7 doctoral students in sociolinguistics and applied linguistics. The Speaking of Prejudice Project investigates public attitudes towards accents and language diversity in England.
