Dr. Stefka Marinova Todd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefka H. Marinova-Todd is an Associate Professor in the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia. Her research primarily focuses on bilingual language development and language acquisition. She is engaged in both national and international collaborative projects that examine the language and literacy development of children who are bilingual from birth and are learning English and French as additional languages. Her expertise extends to language cognitive development in bilingual children as well as typically developing children and those with autism. Current research indicates that bilingual children with autism may display different developmental trajectories compared to their monolingual counterparts. Stefka's work emphasizes the importance of understanding how bilingualism can affect cognitive development and educational outcomes in children.

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.