Dr. Christopher Fennell

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Biography

Christopher Fennell is a Professor at the University of Ottawa in the School of Psychology. His research focuses on infant speech perception and early word learning, with a particular interest in the relationship developing skills in bilingual infants. Fennell investigates how bilingual infants perceive fine phonetic details in syllables and word forms, emphasizing the role of speech perception as a gateway to language acquisition. His studies demonstrate how infants utilize sound details to connect specific words with corresponding objects, contributing to our understanding of referential knowledge in language development. His work bridges the fields of psychology and linguistics, highlighting the implications of speech perception in child phonology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

School of Psychology, University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Full Professor in the School of Psychology, focusing on infant speech perception and language acquisition.

Courses

PSY 6991 - Seminars in Psychology: Early Cognitive Development PSY 6991 - Seminars in Psychology: Cognitive Language Development PSY 5114 - Foundations of Developmental Psychology

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History