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Melanie Schiller is a Professor at Radboud University in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Radboud Institute for Culture and History, focusing on Contemporary Media Cultures. Her research interests include popular music, media culture, and their intersections with politics and protest movements. Schiller's work examines the role of music in shaping national identity and the rise of populism in Europe, particularly in times of crisis. She leads research projects funded by NWO, emphasizing how protest music influences political polarization. Additionally, her contributions to popular music studies are notable; through efforts like chairing the International Association of Popular Music Studies (IASPM) Benelux branch and editing a book series on Music & Politics, she actively shapes the discourse around media and cultural studies. Schiller's publications and media appearances reflect her engagement with current socio-political issues, highlighting how popular music serves as both a mirror and a megaphone for public debate.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).