Dr. A J Van Rooy

Professor

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Biography

Bertus van Rooy is a professor of English linguistics at the University of Amsterdam. His primary research focuses on World Englishes, specifically on new grammatical features that develop and gain acceptance in language contact settings. His work is corpus-based, involving the compilation of corpora of learner English, contemporary varieties of English such as South African English, and historical corpora from different periods of South African English. He also explores syntax in Afrikaans and its contact with English, contributing to a deeper understanding of how languages influence each other in bilingual contexts. Prof. van Rooy is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and is actively engaged in research that sheds light on the dynamics of linguistic change in multilingual environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.