Dr. Kutlay Yagmur

Professor

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Biography

Kutlay Yagmur is an educational linguist whose research interests focus on cultural diversity, inclusion, multilingualism, and school achievement. He specializes in sociolinguistics, aiming to shed light on the linguistic, cultural, social, and intercultural outcomes that arise from language contact. Yagmur has published extensively on topics related to language maintenance and shift, acculturation orientations of immigrants, bilingualism, and the effects of multilingualism on educational outcomes. His recent research emphasizes diversity and social inclusion from a policy perspective, particularly the formulation and enactment of multilingual policies within the European context. He advocates for the principle of unity in diversity and collaborates with PhD candidates to explore the links between parents, schools, language policies, and the experiences of multilingual children in relation to their teachers. Additionally, he investigates family language policies and community attitudes toward multilingualism in his current research project.

Research Interests

Courses

Intercultural Communication & Global Journalism Intercultural Communication On and Offline Language Learning and Socialization Cultural Identity and Diversity

Requirements for Tilburg University

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.