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Kamila TomakaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Dutch Linguistics
• Particle Studies
• Comparative Linguistics
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Dr. Kamila Tomaka serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dutch Language at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her academic profile bridges Dutch philology with linguistic theory, specializing in particle studies, comparative linguistics (Dutch-Polish), language change, and language education. She maintains active research connections between contemporary Dutch linguistic phenomena and ancient Greek linguistic traditions. Her research portfolio demonstrates remarkable coherence across several key domains: Particle Studies - In-depth analysis of Dutch particles' semantic values, interpretative challenges, and translational possibilities, with comparative frameworks examining parallels in Polish and Greek linguistic traditions Language Change - Investigation of contemporary shifts in Dutch usage, particularly the increasing acceptance of 'hun' as a subject pronoun and societal attitudes toward linguistic variation Comparative Linguistics - Systematic examination of grammatical structures across Dutch and Polish, especially word order patterns and grammatical constructions Language Pedagogy - Research on common errors made by Polish students learning Dutch and development of effective teaching methodologies Historical Connections - Exploration of links between ancient Greek linguistic concepts and modern Dutch linguistic phenomena Dr. Tomaka's scholarly trajectory reveals a consistent focus on the intricate relationship between linguistic structures and communicative functions, with increasing sophistication in cross-linguistic comparative frameworks. Her work on particles creates a distinctive bridge between Dutch linguistics and ancient Greek studies, demonstrating how pragmatic-discursive approaches can illuminate both historical and contemporary linguistic phenomena. Her notable scholarly recognitions include: Ministry of Education and Science scholarship for outstanding young scientists (18th edition, 2023) Rector's Award - team award, 1st degree Diplomatic distinction from the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in The Hague (2013) Flemish Government Research Scholarship for research at KU Leuven Dr. Tomaka actively contributes to academic administration through supervision of diploma theses, development of the Dutch philology program, and membership in the Faculty Commission for Quality of Education. She has established significant international collaborations, including a cotutelle doctoral program agreement with KU Leuven. Her outreach efforts include co-organizing visits by prominent Dutch scholars (Prof. Ad Foolen, Prof. Roel Vismans), organizing the Comenius Summer Course in Dutch Language and Culture, and promoting Dutch studies through initiatives like 'Get in Touch with the Dutch' and representation at meetings with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Language Processing
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Dr. Julia Sacher is a Professor at the Max Planck Society, specializing in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on language processing, brain connectivity, and neuroimaging. Her research explores the neural basis of language evolution in primates, structural and functional brain networks, and the interplay between neuroanatomy and cognitive functions. Her work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., fMRI, DTI) with behavioral and computational approaches to study language-related brain regions such as Broca's area and the arcuate fascicle in humans and non-human primates. Key projects include analyzing chimpanzee brain architecture to trace evolutionary precursors of human language networks. Dr. Sacher’s publications span cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and evolutionary biology, with notable contributions to understanding syntactic processing, brain lateralization, and the temporal dynamics of language networks. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams, advancing methods in neuroimaging and computational modeling.

• 20th Century Polish Poetry
• Literary Theory
• Polish Literature
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Roman Bobryk is a Professor at the Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Siedlce. He holds a PhD and specializes in Polish literature, 20th-century poetry, and literary theory, with a focus on authors like Zbigniew Herbert and Wisława Szymborska. His work explores themes such as memory, cultural identity, and the intersection of art and philosophy. Research interests include Holocaust representation in poetry, post-war urban imagery, and modern narrative techniques. Recent studies analyze works by Eugene Vodolazkin, Jack Dehnel, and Olga Tokarczuk, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Bobryk frequently engages with Russian and Polish literary traditions, examining socio-political contexts and linguistic innovation. His publications span monograph chapters, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating expertise in comparative literature, cultural studies, and authorial self-reflection. He contributes to academic discourse on metapoetics and the evolution of literary forms in contemporary Eastern European literature.

Jerzy WójcikView profile

Assistant Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• English Language History
• Historical Phonology
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Dr. Jerzy Wójcik serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English-Polish Comparative Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic career spans over two decades with a focus on historical linguistics and English language studies. Dr. Wójcik earned his PhD in 2002 with a dissertation on The Phonology of Old English Syllable Structure under Prof. Dr. hab. Edmund Gussmann. His MA degree from 1994 focused on Infinitive Marking in the History of English. A Syntactic Study , supervised by Prof. Ph.D. Adam Pasicki. His educational background established his expertise in historical syntax and phonology. Dr. Wójcik's research centers on historical linguistics , with particular emphasis on the history of English , historical phonology , and historical orthography . His scholarly work explores semantic field development across historical periods, contrastive English-Polish linguistics, and increasingly incorporates computational methods for textual analysis. His recent publications demonstrate a clear methodological evolution from theoretical historical linguistics toward digital humanities approaches. His publication trajectory reveals a progression from traditional Old English phonology studies toward computational analysis of historical texts, particularly focusing on 16th-century Bible translations. His recent work employs cluster analysis, N-gram modeling, and cosine similarity measurements to examine textual relationships in Psalm translations and devotional manuals, representing significant contributions at the intersection of linguistics and digital humanities. Dr. Wójcik has been an active thesis supervisor since 2006, guiding numerous Master's and Bachelor's students through research on semantic field development, contrastive linguistics, and corpus-based analyses. His supervision spans diverse topics including historical terminology, collocation studies, and Bible translation comparisons, with recent emphasis on computational methods using R for linguistic analysis.

• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• Multilingualism
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Hanna Kędzierska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Linguistics at the University of Wrocław, where she is affiliated with the Center for Experimental Research in Natural Language. Her academic trajectory includes doctoral research on foreign-accented speech processing using ERP techniques and postdoctoral work at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Her research program centers on psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic mechanisms in multilingual contexts, with specific expertise in foreign-accented speech perception, idiom processing, and phonemic contrast discrimination. She employs ERP and eye-tracking methodologies to investigate neural correlates of language processing across L1, L2, and L3 speakers. Current work examines how foreign pronunciation influences error detection in idiomatic expressions through her National Science Centre-funded Miniatura grant. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on multilingual speech processing using electrophysiological methods. Key trends include the neural basis of L2/L3 accent perception (2025), cross-linguistic vowel processing (2023), and idiom comprehension mechanisms (2018-2020). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental cognitive science, particularly in Slavic language contexts. Miniatura grant from National Science Centre (2024): 'The influence of foreign pronunciation on the processing of errors in idioms: a psycholinguistic study' Dr. Kędzierska has secured competitive research funding while contributing to corpus development (DiaBiz.Kom dialogue act project) and historical linguistics (Polish indefinite article grammaticalization). Her experimental work consistently employs rigorous psycholinguistic paradigms including timed cloze tasks and ERP measurements. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Magdalena Wrembel and Krzysztof Hwaszcz across multiple publications.

Karolina Krawczak-GlynnView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Semantics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Quantitative Lexicology
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Karolina Krawczak-Glynn is a Professor at the School of English , Adam Mickiewicz University. She holds a D.Litt. (2019) and Ph.D. (2008) in Linguistics from Poznań, with earlier degrees in English (B.A. 2002, M.A. 2004). Her work bridges Cognitive Linguistics , Corpus Linguistics , and Social Emotion Studies , focusing on the interplay between grammar, semantics, and social cognition. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Poznań 2008 D.Litt. in Linguistics, Poznań 2019 Her research examines epistemic stance , mental verbs , and social emotions (SHAME, EMBARRASSMENT, GUILT) through corpus-driven and quantitative methods. She co-developed the EMOCOMP project on cross-cultural emotion analysis and the EMBER project on Polish-English mental verb semantics. Collaborative work with D. Glynn and others has produced multifactorial models of emotional and epistemic construal. Karolina has received the AMU Rector’s Scholarship for research achievements (2017, 2022) and held postdoctoral fellowships at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Universität Sorbonne Nouvelle, and Université de Neuchâtel. She is a member of the Polish Cognitive Linguistics Association , Scandinavian Association of Language and Cognition , and International Society of Research on Emotion , contributing to peer review for journals like Poznan Studies in Contemporary Linguistics and Review of Cognitive Linguistics . Organized sessions at SLE, Poznań Linguistic Meeting, and Cognitive Linguistics conferences Co-developed statistics workshops for corpus linguistics Collaborated on projects comparing Polish-English cognitive predicates and social emotions

• Linguistics
• Literary Studies
• Language Structure
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Maxim Shadurski is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, University of Warmia and Mazury. His primary affiliation is with the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on linguistics and literary studies, with interests in language structure, comparative literature, cognitive linguistics, and sociolinguistics. Shadurski has maintained a consistent publication record since 2011, with increasing output over time. His work spans theoretical linguistics, literary analysis, and sociolinguistic studies. Recent articles explore semantic shifts in dialects, syntactic patterns in discourse, and cognitive approaches to metaphor in literature. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided profile. He currently has no listed advisees or students.

• Linguistics
• Stylistics
• Polish Literature
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Katarzyna Ostrowska is a researcher and academic affiliated with the Department of Polish Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Jan Kochanowski in Kielce. Her work focuses on stylistics, linguistics, and the analysis of Polish literary reportage. She explores lexical patterns, syntactic structures, and thematic trends in reportage texts, with a particular interest in postmodern Polish literature and the evolution of narrative styles. Her research often employs corpus linguistics and statistical methods to analyze language use in reportage, including studies on nominalization, frequency dictionaries, and comparative syntactic analysis. She has also contributed to pedagogical discussions on language teaching, especially in digital contexts and cross-cultural education for non-native learners. Her publications span from 2014 to 2025, reflecting a sustained engagement with linguistic analysis, stylistic characterization, and the intersection of literature with media and politics. She is associated with the Center for Culture and Polish Language at her university, contributing to both research and cultural initiatives.

Kinga LisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Medieval Translation Studies
• Biblical Translation
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Dr. Kinga Lis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History of English and Translation within the Institute of Linguistics , Faculty of Humanities , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . Her work focuses on historical linguistics, medieval and early modern English translation practices, and lexical etymology. Role: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Research Focus: Psalm translations, Laws of Oléron, lexical convergence, subjunctive mood analysis, manuscript variation, and medieval translation theory. Her research explores diachronic linguistic shifts, particularly in medieval and early modern English translations of religious and legal texts. She examines lexical choices, grammatical structures, and textual affinities across languages and periods, often employing comparative and computational methods. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and collective publications, including studies on the Wycliffite Psalters , Richard Rolle's translation strategies , and Anglo-Norman influence . Her recent work includes analyzing the subjunctive in sermons and presenting at the HEART Conference . Dr. Lis has participated in international conferences like Ways to Religion and Linguistics Beyond and Within . She received a Durham Residential Research Library Fellowship and a Research Internship at Durham University under the IDUB program. Her supervised diploma theses cover orthographic variation, nominal borrowings, and etymological studies in medieval texts.

• Romance Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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Dr. hab. Janusz Bień is a Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), where he serves as Head of the Department of Romance Linguistics and has previously held roles such as Director of the Institute of Romance Philology. He specializes in Romance linguistics, with affiliations spanning the Faculty of Humanities and interdisciplinary collaborations across European universities via Erasmus+ exchanges. His research explores: (1) Contrastive Linguistics , particularly Spanish-Polish-French syntax and discourse; (2) Nominalization and Analyticity in press, scientific, and digital media; and (3) Linguistic Typology , examining economy, redundancy, and ambiguity across languages. His work identifies patterns in professional discourses (e.g., legal, journalistic) and cross-cultural communication strategies. Bień’s publications reveal a consistent focus on discourse objectivity , press headline manipulation , and contrastive morphosyntax , with recent emphasis on digital media ambiguity and nominal encapsulation. His articles integrate methodologies from pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and computational analysis. Awards & Honors: Inner Reward Rector's Team Award, 2nd Degree (2023) Silver Medal for Long Service (2021) Multiple Rector’s Awards for research and leadership (2014, 2017, 2020) He actively advises doctoral/master’s theses on topics like translation studies, lexicology, and cross-linguistic pragmatics, and leads projects funded by Poland’s Ministry of Education. As organizer of international conferences (e.g., Hispanismo joven en Polonia ) and editor of journals like Roczniki Humanistyczne , he fosters academic networks in European linguistics.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Phraseology and Formulaicity
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Łukasz Grabowski is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics, University of Opole, Poland, and currently serving as Rector of the university. His primary affiliations include the Faculty of Philology and the Institute of Linguistics. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, translation studies, phraseology, sociolinguistics, and computational methods in text analysis. He actively contributes to digital humanities and data science applications in linguistics. Research interests include formulaic language structures, translation universals, lexical bundles, and corpus-driven methodologies. He has published extensively on topics such as reporting verbs in literary translations, semantic prosody, and cross-lingual lexical gaps. His work bridges traditional linguistic analysis with modern computational tools, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Key achievements include over 55 publications, 1 major project, and contributions to plWordNet mapping. His research has been cited with an h-index of 9 (Scopus) and 7 (Web of Science), reflecting significant academic impact. He actively participates in international collaborations and serves on editorial boards, furthering advancements in corpus linguistics and translation studies. As Rector, Grabowski oversees institutional strategy and academic governance while maintaining an active research agenda. He advocates for data-driven methodologies in humanities and supports interdisciplinary education initiatives.

• Chinese Linguistics
• Polish-Chinese Contrastive Grammar
• Chinese Language Teaching
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Dr. Jyun-Yi Deng serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Political Relations at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism in Lublin, Poland. With formal education from the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw, Dr. Deng brings specialized expertise in Chinese language and culture to the Polish academic landscape. Dr. Deng's research focuses on Polish-Chinese contrastive grammar , Chinese language teaching methodology , and the cultural dimensions of Chinese and Taiwanese societies . Their work bridges linguistic theory with practical language education, examining how structural differences between Chinese and Polish affect language acquisition and teaching approaches. The research demonstrates particular attention to phonological contrasts and grammatical constructions that pose challenges for Polish learners of Chinese. Dr. Deng teaches a diverse range of courses including Basic Chinese, Society and Culture of China and Taiwan, Contemporary History of the Pacific Region, and specialized courses on Taiwanese cultural journeys. Their publications reveal a consistent focus on practical language education materials, cross-cultural communication, and culinary diplomacy as a vehicle for cultural understanding between Poland and Chinese-speaking communities. Professional activities include participation in international conferences on Slavic languages in Taiwan, where Dr. Deng has presented research on Chinese-Polish linguistic comparisons. The academic work demonstrates a commitment to building linguistic and cultural bridges between Central Europe and East Asia. Consultation hours are maintained regularly during academic terms, with current office hours scheduled for the 2024/2025 academic year, indicating active engagement with students. Dr. Deng's work location is at Głęboka Street 45, room A.5.18 in Lublin.

• Sociolinguistics
• Arabic Language Studies
• Middle Eastern Popular Culture
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Dr. Małgorzata Kniaź is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Civilization Studies , Jagiellonian University. A graduate of Arabic studies at Kraków University of Technology, she earned her PhD in linguistics from Jagiellonian University. Specializes in sociolinguistics of the Arab world, Educated Spoken Arabic, Middle Eastern cinema, and minority studies Key research projects funded by Polish Ministry of Science and National Science Centre Active in analyzing religious fundamentalism in Egyptian media and linguistic variation Her publications focus on Arabic language structures, cultural representation in cinema, and minority identity dynamics. Scientific awards include thesis grants and competitive research funding. Thesis grant (N104 030 32/2630) from Ministry of Science and Higher Education NSC-funded project on Arabic-English code-switching

• formal semantics
• syntax-semantics interface
• semantic variation
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Dorota Klimek-Jankowska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Linguistics at Wrocław University, where she has established herself as a prominent researcher in formal linguistics with specialization in Polish language structures. Her academic career spans over fifteen years since completing her PhD in 2008, during which she has developed a robust research program combining theoretical linguistics with experimental methodologies. Her educational background includes: MA in English Philology, Institute of English Studies, Wrocław University (2003) MA in Linguistics CUM LAUDE, Utrecht Institute of Linguistics, Netherlands (2006) PhD in Linguistics, Wrocław University (2008) Dr. Klimek-Jankowska's research focuses on the intricate relationship between formal syntax and semantics, particularly examining how grammatical structures interface with cognitive processing mechanisms. She has pioneered experimental approaches to studying Polish aspectual systems, semantic variation, and the syntax-semantics interface using neurolinguistic methods including ERP studies and eye-tracking experiments. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive science, demonstrating how abstract grammatical categories manifest in real-time language processing. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on Polish linguistic structures through experimental methodologies, with particular emphasis on aspectual phenomena, temporal interpretation, and category boundaries. Her research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in methodology, moving from theoretical analyses to sophisticated experimental designs incorporating multiple psycholinguistic techniques. Her scientific recognition includes: Ministry of Science scholarships for outstanding young researchers (2015-2017) Rector's award for organizational achievements (2015) National Science Center Opus 5 program stipend (2014-2017) Multiple stipends from the Foundation for Polish Science (2007-2013) Huygens Scholarship Program at Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (2004) Dr. Klimek-Jankowska has secured substantial research funding through competitive grants and actively participates in international collaborations, particularly with researchers at Utrecht University. Her training in advanced experimental methodologies including eye-tracking, ERP recording, and statistical analysis has positioned her at the forefront of experimental linguistics in Poland. She has contributed significantly to academic service through conference organization and participation in national initiatives for social sciences and humanities development. Her international research collaborations include work with Humboldt University corpus linguists on collocation strength measures and with Utrecht University researchers on definiteness translation. She maintains active participation in major linguistic conferences worldwide and has contributed to significant edited volumes in her field.

Katarzyna Sówka-PietraszewskaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• historical syntax of the English language
• Lexical semantics of English verbs in a diachronic approach
• comparative grammar of Germanic languages
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Dr. Katarzyna Sówka-Pietraszewska serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Comparative Linguistics at the University of Wrocław, specializing in historical and comparative linguistics with a focus on English language evolution. Her research centers on: historical syntax of the English language Lexical semantics of English verbs in a diachronic approach comparative grammar of Germanic languages mechanisms of language change typology of Old and Middle English verbs Her scholarly output reveals deep engagement with verb alternations (locative/dative), syntactic change in Germanic languages, and cross-linguistic comparisons—particularly between English and Slavic languages. Publications consistently employ diachronic corpus analysis to trace constructions like prepositional complements and double-object verbs from Old/Middle English to modern usage, demonstrating how semantic polysemy drives syntactic evolution. She has secured significant research funding as principal investigator for two Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) projects: Development of locative alternation in English (2013-2014, 11,681.13 PLN) and Construction of a Polish language corpus (16th-18th centuries) (2014-2015, 15,491 PLN). International collaboration includes an Erasmus teaching exchange at Utrecht University (2013) where she delivered lectures on dative alternation, and participation in the Intensive Course on LETTA Implementation for teacher training. Methodological expertise spans generative grammar frameworks (evidenced by EGG Summer School attendance 2009-2013) and digital corpus tools (CLARIN-PL workshop 2015), enhancing her analysis of historical linguistic phenomena.