Dr. Maarten Depourcq

Professor

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Biography

Maarten Depourcq is a Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Modern Languages and Cultures. As a literary scholar with an unusual background in Classics and Cultural Studies, he focuses on cultural change, cultural heritage, and the reception of antiquity in the 20th and 21st centuries. His teaching includes art criticism, creative writing, and literary theory, and he supervises PhD theses in classical reception studies, cultural history, and literary studies. Maarten collaborates closely with artists and cultural institutions, and is currently developing an exhibition on antiquity in modern museums as part of the Gravitation program 'Anchoring Innovation Antiquity' supported by NWO-OCW. His research interests reflect a commitment to understanding creativity and imagination in cultural contexts, particularly concerning classical reception studies and literary theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, specializing in literary studies and cultural reception.

Awards

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Laureate

2001-01-01
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Rubicon Postdoctoral Fellowship

2009-01-01
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VENI Postdoctoral Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Fondation Hardt Scholarship

2012-01-01
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Marie Kleine-Gartman Theater Essay Award

2019-01-01

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).