Dr. Margot Van Mulken

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Biography

Margot van Mulken is a professor at Radboud University in the Centre for Language Studies. Her research interests focus on Persuasive Communication and Stylistics, exploring how style affects communication and the influence of rhetorical figures, visual metaphors, puns, and irony on pragmatic effects. She is particularly interested in how the intensity of language impacts persuasion. Margot is also involved in editorial work, serving on the Editorial Board of 'Tijdschrift voor Taalbeheersing' since January 2012 and has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Stichting Vrienden Katholiek Documentatie Centrum since January 2019. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Margot contributes to the Radboud Fund and engages in educational initiatives within the core team of RUNOMI.

Research Interests

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).