Dr. Peter Bakker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Bakker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Aarhus University. His academic work is focused on the exploration of linguistic phenomena related to language acquisition, language change, and language contact, particularly in the context of Caribbean empires and colonization. Bakker has contributed significantly to the fields of comparative linguistics and etymology, with a particular interest in polysynthetic languages and the complexities of language disorders. His current research includes active projects exploring the cognitive aspects of creole linguistics and public outreach regarding linguistic research through platforms like Lingoblog.dk. With extensive experience in organizing workshops and conferences, he is also involved in editorial roles for various linguistic journals and has been a lecturer in multiple academic events. Bakker’s research outputs span several years, reflecting a robust portfolio of publications in linguistics related to historical and contemporary language dynamics, particularly concerning indigenous and Metis languages.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Aarhus C, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in the field of linguistics with a focus on language acquisition and language contact.

Awards

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Årets Viggo

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

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