Jan Testowy

Jan Testowy is an Adjunct Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin, where he has been affiliated since 1993. He holds a habilitation degree in Humanities and serves as Head of Doctoral Studies at his faculty.

• Research Focus: Social communication, linguistic manipulation, and media language
• International Engagement: Participated in numerous international projects and coordinated international cooperation at UMCS (2001-2005)
• Publications: Author of over 250 scientific works including key publications listed below

Scientific Contributions: His work examines English influence on Polish media language, linguistic practices of internet journalists, and manipulation in news programs. Articles reveal trends in sociolinguistic change, media language evolution, and discourse analysis frameworks.

Awards & Recognition:

• Individual Award of the Minister of National Education (1998)
• UMCS Rector's Individual Awards (2001, 2013)
• Bronze Cross of Merit (2007)

Grants & Projects: Led MNiSW grant on Anglicisms in Polish media (2010-2013), participated in "UMCS for Labor Market and Knowledge-based Economy" project (2010-2012), and conducted NCN-funded research on internet journalists' linguistic practices (2008-2010).