Dr. Harm Kaal

Professor

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Biography

Harm Kaal is a historian specializing in contemporary political history at Radboud University. His research primarily focuses on themes of democracy, citizenship, and political representation, particularly investigating how political communication emerges from popular culture. Kaal is involved in several significant research projects, including an ongoing international project titled 'Voice of the People: Popular Expectations of Democracy in Postwar Western Europe', funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation. He is also engaged in an NWA project examining the politicization of sports, focusing on how sports heroes can serve as models of aspiration and participation in society. Additionally, he is preparing a new project for 2024 that will integrate historical knowledge into Dutch public policy practices and interventions. Kaal is a founding editor of the Journal of Applied History, and he teaches at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels within the History programs at the university.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Harm Kaal serves as a professor of Political History, focusing on themes of democracy and citizenship.

Vice Dean Education

2015-01-01 — Present

Radboud Institute Culture History • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Harm is the vice dean of education at the Faculty of Arts, overseeing educational programs in History.

Awards

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NWO Open Competition M

2023-01-01
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Research Grant, Gerda Henkel Stiftung

2019-01-01
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Innovational Research Incentives Scheme: VENI

2011-01-01

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).