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Xin Sun is a Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC Language Sciences, focusing on the effects of early bilingualism on children's language and literacy acquisition. His research investigates how cross-linguistic transfer impacts morphological word processing in bilingual children, specifically examining Chinese-English and Spanish-English speakers. Utilizing a combination of behavioral and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging approaches, Xin analyzes individual cultural differences in beliefs about learning and education. Currently working alongside Dr. Janet Werker, Xin's ongoing investigation explores the neuro-cognitive mechanisms by which infants and young children from bilingual and monolingual backgrounds comprehend word meanings.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.