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Sergio Baauw is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University specializing in language acquisition, with a particular focus on multilingual acquisition. His research has evolved to incorporate strong theoretical perspectives, emphasizing the interpretation of pronouns and engaging in language-comparative and population-comparative studies, particularly between Spanish and Dutch and across different demographics, such as children and aphasic patients. Throughout his career, Baauw has actively participated in various European projects aimed at integrating newcomers into the school system, notably the TRAM project (2009-2012, Comenius) and multiple EDINA projects (2015-2018, 2019-2022, 2023-2026, Erasmus+), where he served as a coordinator. Alongside his research efforts, Baauw teaches courses in Language Acquisition, Intercultural Communication, and Formal Spanish Linguistics, among others, at both the bachelor's and master's levels, including the BA program in Spanish Language and Culture and the master's program in Multilingualism. He has also held administrative roles, such as coordinator of the master's program from 2013 to 2015 and currently from 2022 to 2024, and the BA program coordinator. Additionally, Baauw works as a tutor in Modern Languages within the Language and Culture Studies program.
Utrecht University • Utrecht
Researching language acquisition with an emphasis on multilingual contexts and engaging in extensive teaching responsibilities.
Department of Psychology