Jan Chovanec

Prof. Jan Chovanec is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of English and American Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. He has maintained a robust teaching schedule across multiple faculties including Arts, Education, Economics and Administration, and Law since at least 2000.

Academic Service and Administration

• Deputy Head of Department - Department of English and American Studies
• Member, Industry Council for English Linguistics
• Member, Program Board for English Language and Literature (Bachelor's and Master's degrees)
• Member, Scientific Council of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

Research Focus

Prof. Chovanec's scholarly work centers on the intersection of language with social contexts, media, and legal frameworks. His teaching portfolio reveals deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of linguistics.

• Linguistics and Sociolinguistics
• English Language in Media and Public Discourse
• Forensic Linguistics and Legal Language Analysis
• Multilingualism, Language Change and Language Policy
• Pragmatics and Language Ideology
• Stylistics and Terminology

Teaching and Mentorship

Prof. Chovanec has consistently supervised graduate students through Master's Thesis and Dissertation Seminars across multiple academic terms. His teaching philosophy appears to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, particularly evident in courses like "Professional Publication" and "Professional Lecture."