Dr. Martijn Dekker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martijn Dekker is a political anthropologist specializing in contentious politics and critical security studies. His extensive research on the Middle East focuses on how Palestinians organize their own security and resist the Israeli Occupation through nonviolent means. Dekker also studies activism, direct action, and civil disobedience within the Netherlands. His research interests revolve mainly around the relationships and interactions between people and political institutions, specifically focusing on social movements and the ways in which communities organize around activism.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and conducting research in political anthropology, focusing on contentious politics.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.