Dr. Alexis Black

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexis Black is an Assistant Professor in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She earned her PhD in Linguistics and Cognitive Science from UBC in 2018 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Richard Aslin at Haskins Laboratories. In her role at UBC, which she began in January 2020, Dr. Black investigates how linguistic forms and concepts emerge during early learning processes and the associated perceptual biases. Her research employs both behavioral techniques such as eye tracking and neuroimaging methods including EEG and fNIRS. Dr. Black's work reflects significant contributions to understanding communication processes in diverse contexts, especially promoting literacy in a multicultural digital world, aspects recognized by the SSHRC Partnership Grant she received.

Research Interests

Linguistics Cognitive Science Early Learning Processes Perceptual Biases

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Audiology and Speech Sciences, focusing on linguistic forms and early learning processes.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.