Dr. Suyuan Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Suyuan Liu is a PhD student in Linguistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on exploring the relationship between speech perception and production, specifically how sound changes affect communication. Suyuan examines how individual production strategies correlate with perception strategies and considers factors that lead to misalignment between perception and production. Her current project investigates the perception and production patterns of Mandarin speakers from Shanghai and Beijing, focusing on Mandarin nasal rhymes.

Research Interests

Speech Perception Speech Production Sound Changes Mandarin Linguistics

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.