Walter Fitz Herbert Edwards

Walter Fitz Herbert Edwards

Professor
Distinguished Service Professor

313-577-5471

walter.edwards@wayne.edu

9201.2 Maccabees Building

Department

English

Walter Fitz Herbert Edwards

Born in Guyana, South America, Dr. Edwards earned a B.A. in English at the University of Guyana. He continued his education in England, earning an M.A. in Linguistics in English Language Teaching at University of Lancaster, England and his Ph.D. in Language and Linguistics at University of York, England.

At Wayne State University Dr. Edwards teaches several courses in linguistics. His research interests and publications include Guyanese Creole studies, African American Vernacular English, the sociolinguistics of rap lyrics and language and culture. Dr. Edwards was formerly director of the linguistics program, assistant and associate dean of the Graduate School, assistant vice president, Academic Affairs, interim chair of the English department at WSU. As the Humanities Center director, Dr. Edwards manages all aspects of the center's work and chairs the advisory board.

Research interest(s)/area of expertise

  • Caribbean Creole languages
  • African American vernacular English
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Language vatiation and change

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Master of Arts in English
  • Ph.D. in English

Courses taught by Walter Fitz Herbert Edwards

Fall Term 2024 (current)

Winter Term 2024

Fall Term 2023

Winter Term 2022