Dr. Ryan Bochnak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

M. Ryan Bochnak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on linguistic semantics with a strong emphasis on cross-linguistic variation and semantic fieldwork. He engages in language documentation and has worked extensively with languages including Wá∙šiw, Ktunaxa, Luganda, and Wolof. His research interests include gradability, comparatives, tense, aspect, modality, complementation, and the nature of questions in various languages. He utilizes fieldwork to gather data and apply theoretical frameworks in his studies of these diverse linguistic phenomena.

Research Interests

Linguistic Semantics Cross-Linguistic Variation Semantic Fieldwork Language Documentation

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.