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   Robert Bayley (1943–2024)   
      
   The linguistics community honors the life and work of Robert “Bob” Bayley,   
   who passed away on December 27, 2024. As Professor Emeritus of Linguistics   
   at the University of California, Davis, a former president and longtime   
   member of the American Dialect Society, and contributor to its journal   
   American Speech, Bob left a legacy that shaped the study of language   
   variation and socialization.   
      
   Bob’s academic journey began with a focus on medieval studies. After   
   completing his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, he pursued an   
   M.A. at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Old   
   English, Old Norse, and medieval Latin. He later transitioned to   
   sociolinguistics during his time teaching at Merritt College in Oakland.   
   The college’s community and the emerging work on African American English   
   sparked his interest in language variation. His academic path eventually   
   led him to Stanford University, where he earned a Ph.D. that united his   
   interests in sociolinguistics and second language acquisition.   
      
   Bob’s work examined language variation, second language learning, and   
   language use across different communities. His research extended across   
   English, Spanish, Chinese, and American Sign Language (ASL). He explored   
   how bilingual and second language speakers acquire and use patterns of   
   variation in their speech. His published works included over 150 articles   
   and chapters, as well as co-authored and co-edited books such as Language   
   as Cultural Practice: Mexicanos en el Norte (2002, with Sandra Schecter)   
   and The Oxford Handbook of Sociolinguistics (2013, with Ceil Lucas and   
   Richard Cameron).   
      
   Bob was deeply involved in the study of sociolinguistic competence in   
   second and heritage language speakers. He conducted studies that   
   highlighted patterns in language use across diverse linguistic and   
   cultural contexts. He also contributed to documenting Black American Sign   
   Language and its history. The recognition he received for this work   
   included the Linguistics, Language, and the Public Award from the   
   Linguistic Society of America in 2022.   
      
   Teaching formed a central part of Bob’s career. At UC Davis, he introduced   
   many students to the field of sociolinguistics. He often spoke about the   
   satisfaction he found in helping others discover the subject. “It’s   
   exciting to introduce students to a field that means so much to me,” he   
   once reflected. His students and colleagues valued his mentorship and his   
   ability to inspire deep interest in linguistics.   
      
   Beyond his academic life, Bob had many interests. He was a lifelong fan of   
   jazz and classical music. He also enjoyed attending his grandsons’ Little   
   League games and treasured time spent with his family.   
      
   Over his career, Bob received many honors, including the Mentoring Award   
   from the Linguistic Society of America in 2023 and fellowships from the   
   American Dialect Society and the Linguistic Society of America. His many   
   awards and achievements show his continuing influence on the field and his   
   dedication to advancing knowledge about language and society.   
      
   Bob Bayley’s work will no doubt continue to guide and inform linguistics.   
   His contributions to understanding how language varies and changes within   
   and across communities leave an enduring impact. Friends, students, and   
   colleagues will remember his thoughtful approach, his passion for the   
   subject, and the generosity he showed throughout his career.   
      
   Remembrances and tributes will be shared at the 2025 ADS conference in   
   Philadelphia. You can also see and hear Bob talk about his life and career   
   in his own words in this video (https://www.facebook.com/LSA2019/videos/   
   2204625579656883/) from 2019.   
      
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