Dr. Titia Benders

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Titia Benders is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University and holds an Assistant Professor position at the University of Amsterdam since January 2022. Her research focuses on Child Language Acquisition, with a particular interest in developing phonological representations that connect perception and production, especially in the context of infant-directed speech. At Macquarie University, Benders co-supervises several PhD projects and serves as the lead investigator on the ARC DP project linking perception and production in child language, collaborating with esteemed colleagues in the field. Her roles also include Deputy-Director of the Child Language Lab and involvement in the Phonetics Phonology Lab at the Centre for Language Sciences. Throughout her career, Benders has participated in multiple significant research projects, contributing to advancements in understanding language development in children.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Assistant Professor focusing on Child Language Acquisition.

Honorary Senior Lecturer

— Present

Macquarie University • Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Honorary Senior Lecturer involved in research and PhD supervision.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).