Dr. Maarten Steenmeijer

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Biography

Maarten Steenmeijer is a scholar and expert in modern Spanish and Spanish-American literature. With a distinguished career as a translator and newspaper critic for de Volkskrant, he has authored works such as 'Dit niet Amerika' (2001) and 'Golden Earring: Rock die niet roest' in spring 2004. Steenmeijer’s research focuses on literary translation, particularly the translation of creative writing from Spanish to Dutch and vice versa, as well as the works of Javier Marías. His publications include significant contributions to the understanding of modern literature and culture in Spain and the Spanish-speaking Americas, such as 'El columnismo de escritores españoles (1975-2005)' with Alexis Grohmann, and 'Moderne Spaanse en Spaans-Amerikaanse literatuur. Een geschiedenis' (2009). He is actively involved in promoting literature and culture through various ancillary projects, including his membership in the editorial board of Foro Hispánico since January 1, 1990.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-10-01 — 2020-10-01

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Served as a Professor in Modern Languages and Cultures, contributing to the fields of Spanish and Spanish-American literature and culture.

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).