Dr. Janine Berns

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janine Berns is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Language Studies at Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She teaches undergraduate and master's courses in Romance Languages and Cultures, specializing in language variation and multilingualism. Her research interests focus on phonological language variation and change, as well as foreign language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on French. In addition to her teaching and research roles, Berns serves as a Teacher Ambassador for the university's Teaching and Learning Centre, where she actively engages in educational innovation alongside colleagues from her faculty and other universities. Berns's dedication to enhancing language education and her collaborative efforts are aimed at fostering opportunities for innovation within the academic community.

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).