Dr. Hans Bosker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hans Rutger Bosker is an assistant professor at the Donders Centre for Cognition at Radboud University, specializing in psycholinguistics. His research focuses on speech perception and audiovisual communication, exploring how people understand speech in challenging listening conditions. He investigates the role of visual signals, including lip movements and carefully-timed hand gestures, in enhancing speech comprehension. Through his work, he aims to improve our understanding of the interactions between auditory and visual cues in communication. As a principal investigator, he leads projects that aim to further explore these themes and contribute to the field of language communication. Bosker is affiliated with the Speech Perception Audiovisual Communication lab (SPEAC), highlighting his commitment to understanding complex communicative processes. His academic contributions are further documented in various publications which can be accessed through his professional profiles.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).