Dr. Johan Oosterman

Professor

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Biography

Johan Oosterman specializes in (early) rederijker literature and Dutch songs from the Middle Ages to the sixteenth century, particularly focusing on the Dutch-German border region. He has compiled works such as the 'Repertorium van het Nederlandse Lied tot 1600' and edited the 'Antwerps Liedboek.' He has prepared the collected works of Anthonis de Roovere and initiated research into the conservation of the prayer book of Maria van Gelre, curating the exhibition 'Ik, Maria van Gelre' from 2018 to 2019. Oosterman has collaborated with early music companies including Egidiuskwartet and Camarata Trajectina, and contributed to the authorship of 'Verhaal van Gelderland,' which recounts the history of Gelderland. As a director of the Radboud Heritage program, he is responsible for academic heritage and develops initiatives to integrate heritage into educational research and raise its profile among wider audiences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and research in Historical Dutch Literature and related fields.

Awards

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Board Member

2011-01-01
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Scholarly Board Member

2007-01-01
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Board Member

2017-01-01
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Board Member

2018-01-01
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Chair

2020-01-01
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Chair

2022-08-01

Courses

Bible and Classics in Dutch Literature Cultural Heritage Dutch Literary History Until 1800 Master's Thesis Materiality: Mad About Books Think Tank

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
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  • 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).