Michał Mazurkiewicz

Michał Mazurkiewicz, Professor at Jan Kochanowski University's Institute of Literary Studies and Linguistics, specializes in cultural history, American/British culture, and the multifaceted intersections of sport with literature, art, and religion. His academic work spans the sociology of sport, historical analysis of sports practices, and the linguistic dimensions of sports culture in both English-speaking countries and Poland.

• Research Focus: Cultural history, sport history, and religious influences on sports
• Academic Role: Professor at the Department of Cultural Research
• Contact: michal.mazurkiewicz@ujk.edu.pl, Room 260, Institute of Literary Studies and Linguistics

His publications reveal a strong emphasis on the ritualistic dimensions of sports, transnational cultural exchanges through athletic practices, and the representation of sports in visual arts and literature. While maintaining a focus on Polish-American comparative cultural analysis, he has also explored gender representation in art (e.g., Mary Cassatt) and religious narratives in football contexts.

As a faculty member at the Institute of Literary Studies and Linguistics, he contributes to research on language, culture, and historical memory, particularly through the lens of sports practices and their sociocultural implications across different eras and regions.