Dr. Jaap Kooijman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jaap Kooijman is an Associate Professor of Media Studies and American Studies at the University of Amsterdam, where he also serves as the academic director of the Amsterdam School of Cultural Analysis (ASCA). He is the author of 'Fabricating Absolute Fake' (AUP 2013) and 'De muziekfabriek' (Mazirel 2024), and co-editor, with Glyn Davis, of the 'Richard Dyer Reader' (BFI 2023). His scholarly work focuses on American pop culture and politics, with articles published in journals such as Velvet Light Trap, European Journal of Cultural Studies, and Popular Music Society. Kooijman has also contributed to edited collections including 'Unpopular Culture' (AUP 2016) and 'Beyoncé: Work, Screen, Online' (Indiana 2020). Additionally, his audiovisual essays have appeared in notable journals like NECSUS: European Journal of Media Studies and Transition: Journal of Videographic Film & Moving Image Studies. Kooijman's research and publications reflect his interest in the intersections of media, culture, and society in contemporary contexts.

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.