Dr. Serena Daalmans

Associate Professor

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Biography

Serena Daalmans has been working as an Associate Professor in Communication Science at Radboud University since 2016, following her doctoral studies at the same institution. She is affiliated with the Behavioural Science Institute where her research centers on mediated representations, particularly exploring how morality is portrayed and how underrepresented groups are depicted in media. Daalmans' work investigates the ways in which audiences evaluate these mediated messages. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards, including the Senior Teaching Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences in December 2019 and the Teacher of the Year Award from students of Communication Science in 2018. She has received accolades for her scholarly work, including the Top Paper Award from the Entertainment Studies Interest Group at AEJMC in 2015 and the Special Call Awards for entertainment ethics in 2013. Daalmans is also active in teaching and engages with public discussions about representation and diversity in media.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Conducts research focusing on mediated representations and their impact on viewers.

Awards

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Senior Teaching Award

2019-12-01
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Teacher of the Year Award

2018-01-01

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
  • Passport or ID
  • 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).