Dr. Marco Van De Ven

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marco van de Ven obtained his Master's degree in English Language Culture from Radboud University in 2007 and a Research Master's degree in Experimental Linguistics from Utrecht University in the same year. He completed his PhD in 2011 at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, under the supervision of Prof. Robert Schreuder and Prof. Anne Cutler, with co-promoter Prof. Mirjam Ernestus. His research focuses on individual differences in language development and the relation of language development to cognitive skills, such as literacy. He also investigates the role of language in complex syndromes, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Van de Ven's work includes examining language learning, language learning problems, evidence-based language interventions, psycholinguistics, speech perception, and mixed effects modeling. He is an assistant professor at the Behavioural Science Institute of Radboud University, engaged in teaching and research activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research related to language development and cognitive skills.

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).