Dr. Paola Colozzo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paola Colozzo is an Associate Professor in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As the Director of the Child Language and Cognition Lab, her research primarily focuses on cognitive processing, cognitive strategies, and the development of language in children. Her work explores the bidirectional interactions between language and cognition, particularly in typically developing children and those with language impairments. Colozzo examines theoretical models of working memory and language processing, investigating the online processing demands of language production. Her research aims to inform the role of language in supporting and constraining performance on higher-level cognitive tasks, providing valuable insights for interventions tailored to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities. By taking a cognitive processing perspective, she seeks to deepen the understanding of the underpinnings and manifestations of language disorders, including specific language impairment and autism spectrum disorder.

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.