Dr. Hotze Rullmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hotze Rullmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia. His research primarily revolves around formal semantics and pragmatics, focusing on Dutch West Germanic languages. His work engages with various current research themes including number and person agreement, focus particles, polarity negation, modality, and evidentiality. Rullmann's contributions to the field are noted for blending theoretical inquiry with empirical analysis, providing insights into the intricacies of language structure and interpretation. As part of the Faculty of Arts at UBC, he collaborates on initiatives aimed at enhancing the understanding of linguistic phenomena and advancing research in the language sciences domain.

Research Interests

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.