Dr. Wouter Oomen

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Biography

Wouter Oomen is a lecturer in Media Studies at Utrecht University, involved in both teaching and research. He teaches introductory courses at the Bachelor's level and supervises PhD students. Oomen is currently engaged in the BA program in Communication and Information Science and the MA program in Film and Television Cultures. His research focuses on humanitarian communication, specifically the representation of human vulnerability and suffering in public discourse. Oomen's PhD dissertation titled “What Brings Together?: Platforms, Common Humanity Challenges in Post-Humanitarian Communication” reflects his commitment to understanding the complexities of public communication in the context of international cooperation. He collaborates with various organizations, including War Child and Doctors Without Borders, to further his research in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Involved in teaching and supervising students in Media Studies, focusing on humanitarian communication and public engagement.

Courses

BA in Communication and Information Science MA in Film and Television Cultures

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology