Dr. Mark Dingemanse

Professor

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Biography

Mark Dingemanse conducts fieldwork and experiments to explore how languages utilize diverse modes of representation and how these combine to facilitate complex cooperative communication. His research aims to formulate new answers to questions related to how language shapes social interaction. Mark's work is comparative, cross-cultural, and collaborative, often involving interdisciplinary teams in diverse societies. He has been awarded the prestigious Heineken Young Scientists Award in Humanities and the Ig Nobel Prize for his work on the universal nature of the word 'huh?' and has received multiple research grants, including a Vici grant from the Dutch Research Council. Mark leads a research group focused on the 'Futures of Language', investigating novel ways in which language can be understood and created in the modern world.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Leading research in the Department of Language and Communication

Chair

2020-01-01 — Present

AI: Language Diversity Communication Technologies • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Overseeing research focused on language and communication technologies.

Awards

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Heineken Young Scientists Award Humanities

2020-01-01
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Ig Nobel Prize

2012-01-01
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AVT/Anéla Dissertation Award

2011-01-01

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
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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).