Dr. Martje Wijers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martje Wijers is an Assistant Professor in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in Swedish linguistics. She holds a PhD from Ghent University, where her research focused on the intersection of language and literature. Her current research interests include computational literary studies and stylometry, which combine elements of linguistics, literary studies, and translation studies. Martje is also a certified teacher of the Dutch language. In addition to her research, she teaches a variety of courses, including Swedish literature, Teaching Pedagogy for Dutch language (MA), Variation and Change in Scandinavian languages (MA), and Creative Writing. She co-teaches Computational Literary Studies alongside Karina van Dalen-Oskam and supervises BA and MA student theses. Martje is actively involved in the academic community and engages in public poetry performances.

Research Interests

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.