Dr. Suzi Lima

Associate Professor

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Biography

Suzi Lima is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. Her research involves multiple facets of language documentation and formal semantics, focusing on both Brazilian Portuguese and indigenous languages of Brazil. She has a strong interest in psycholinguistics and language acquisition, exploring how individuals learn and process their native languages. Lima obtained her PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her MA and BA degrees from the University of Sao Paulo. Her interdisciplinary work spans various domains, establishing critical links between theoretical linguistics and language documentation. Through her teaching and research, Lima is committed to promoting understanding of linguistic diversity and the significance of language in cultural identity.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology