Dr. Sylvia Cho

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Biography

Sylvia Cho is a Ph.D. candidate and Sessional Lecturer at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Linguistics. Her research focuses on phonetic variation in multilingual speech and voice quality, particularly among multilingual speakers such as Korean-Canadians in Vancouver. Cho examines how these speakers' voice quality changes based on their language use and investigates ongoing sound changes in Canada, in contrast to monolingual counterparts. Her work aims to explore the broader implications of sound change in relation to voice quality and the identity of the speaker, as represented in their speech production and perception.

Research Interests

Multilingualism Voice Quality Acoustic Phonetics Speech Perception Speech Production Sound Change

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.