Dr. Jahurul Islam

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Biography

M.D. Jahurul Islam serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia, where he holds a research position in the Interdisciplinary Speech Research Lab. He earned his Ph.D. in linguistics from Georgetown University and completed his MA at North Carolina State University. Jahurul's academic endeavors primarily center on speech production, exploring the intricate relationship between speech articulation and acoustics. His research scope also extends to speech perception, aiming to uncover the cognitive complexities underlying auditory comprehension. Furthermore, he exhibits a keen interest in grasping the synergy of experimental and corpus research methodologies.

Research Interests

Speech Production Speech Perception Cognitive Complexities Experimental Research Methodologies Corpus Research Methodologies

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.