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• Andragogy
• Educational Sciences
• Pedagogy
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Prof. Milada Rabušicová serves as Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences within Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, Brno. Her academic work spans over two decades with continuous active engagement in research and supervision as evidenced by 2023 projects and ongoing thesis advisement. Her research expertise centers on: Andragogy and adult education frameworks Intergenerational learning dynamics across formal/informal contexts Educational policy development for 21st century institutions Student transition challenges between educational levels Family/preschool pedagogy integration School adaptation mechanisms for diverse populations Analysis of her 2018-2023 projects reveals consistent focus on learning process optimization, with emphasis on non-traditional students, digital pedagogy implementation, and cross-cultural educational comparisons between Czech and Scandinavian systems. As thesis supervisor, she has guided 12+ master's students since 2004 across Andragogy, Educational Sciences, and Pedagogy programs, with recent completions addressing workplace learning for older workers (2022) and university transition challenges (ongoing). Her research portfolio demonstrates sustained funding from Czech Science Foundation, Ministry of Education grants, and internal university projects. Current leadership includes 2023 projects on Comparative Pedagogy e-learning support and 21st Century Educational Policy pillars, reflecting her active role in shaping contemporary educational frameworks at institutional and national levels.

• Scandinavian Literature
• Norwegian Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Miluše Juříčková is an Associate Professor at the Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. With a career spanning since 1986 at the university, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Scandinavian and Norwegian literature, with particular expertise in Czech-Norwegian cultural relations. Her academic journey began with a PhDr in 1982, followed by a CSc (PhD equivalent) in 1993, and culminated in her habilitation as Associate Professor in 2012 with the thesis "Two Horizons - Sigrid Undsetová and Czech Literature." Her research interests focus on: Scandinavian and Norwegian literature of the 20th century History of literature and culture Anti-war literature in Scandinavia Genres of contemporary Norwegian literature Translation studies Comparative literature Juříčková's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on Czech-Norwegian cultural relations, with particular attention to authors like Sigrid Undset and Leo Eitinger. Her recent publications show increasing engagement with contemporary issues such as climate discourse in Norwegian literature and modern social themes in Nordic writing. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of how Nordic literature is received and translated in Czech contexts. Among her notable recognitions are: International award for the best project within Norway and EEA Grants (2017) Norwegian Royal Order of Merit (2017) As an educator, Juříčková has supervised numerous students, including doctoral candidate Katarína Balková. She serves as guarantor for the Norwegian Language, Literature and Culture study program and the Nordic Studies program at Masaryk University. Her teaching spans Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, where she conducts lectures, seminars, and exercises while chairing examination boards for state final examinations. Internationally, she maintains active collaborations with institutions across Scandinavia, having conducted academic internships at the University College of Southeast Norway, University of Oslo, University of Agder, and Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. She is a member of several scholarly associations including the International Association of Scandinavian Studies and Sigrid Undset Selskapet.

• Anglophone Literary Studies
• American Cultural Studies
• English Language Teaching
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Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Pospíšil serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic profile demonstrates sustained engagement with Anglophone literary and cultural studies across multiple dimensions of research, teaching, and academic service. Dr. Pospíšil's scholarly focus encompasses: Anglophone literary and cultural paradigms American cultural influence in global contexts Intercultural dimensions in philological education Digital transformation of language teaching International academic collaboration frameworks His research trajectory shows consistent development from foundational work on Canadian literature through contemporary investigations of global cultural dynamics. Recent projects emphasize technological integration in language education and the evolving nature of Anglophone cultural studies in the digital age. Academic service includes membership on the Industry Council for Literatures in English and the Program Board for North-American Cultural Studies (master's degree), where he contributes to curriculum development and academic governance. Dr. Pospíšil has secured continuous research funding through Masaryk University's internal programs and Czech Ministry of Education initiatives, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous joint projects with colleagues including Prof. Mgr. Jan Chovanec and doc. Michael Matthew Kaylor.

• Film Studies
• Cinema History
• Animation Film Production
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Pavel Skopal is an Associate Professor and Head of the Institute of Film and Audiovisual Culture at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic work focuses on film history, particularly Czech and Central European cinema, animation studies, and film exhibition practices throughout the 20th century. Skopal's research interests span multiple areas of film studies with particular emphasis on cinema during World War II, animation production history, and the spatial organization of film studios. His work examines how political contexts, particularly during occupation periods, influenced film production, distribution, and audience experiences. He has developed innovative approaches to studying film history through digital humanities methods, including web applications for visualizing cinema history. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Czech animation history, particularly the Zlín/Kudlov film studios, with detailed examinations of production environments, labor conditions, and the social dynamics within animation studios. Skopal has also made significant contributions to understanding cinema-going practices during wartime occupation across multiple European cities. As Head of Department, Skopal oversees academic programs in film and audiovisual culture while maintaining active research collaborations across Europe. His work has resulted in numerous publications including scholarly articles, book chapters, professional books, and specialized databases documenting Czech film history.

• Catalan Language
• Catalan Literature
• Translation Studies
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Michal Brabec serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic position centers on Catalan language instruction, literature analysis, and translation studies within Central European academic frameworks. His research portfolio emphasizes Catalan linguistic structures, literary traditions across historical periods, and cultural intersections in Catalan-speaking regions. Specialized interests include Andorran sociohistorical development and Pyrenean representations in Catalan literary works, reflecting deep engagement with Iberian Peninsula cultural dynamics. Teaching responsibilities encompass comprehensive Catalan language progression (seminars 1-2), advanced literature courses (KJ1A021-KJ1A024), artistic translation theory, and thesis supervision for bachelor's candidates. Brabec actively contributes to academic governance as a Program Board member for the Catalan Language and Literature Bachelor's Degree program. His consultation schedule maintains weekly availability on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM by appointment, demonstrating ongoing institutional engagement since at least the 2020/2021 academic year through projected 2025/2026 offerings.

• Translation Studies
• Dutch Literature
• Reception Studies
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Veronika Horáčková serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno. Her responsibilities include teaching Dutch language and literature courses while conducting research on literary translation dynamics between Dutch and Czech contexts. She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Program Board for both the Dutch Language, Literature and Culture (Bachelor's) and Translation of Modern European Languages (Master's) degree programs. Her research centers on Translation Studies with emphasis on Dutch-Czech literary translation practices, historical reception of Dutch authors in Czechia, and translator training methodologies. Key focus areas include the 75-year reception history of Felix Timmermans' works, adaptation strategies for authors like Antoon Coolen, and the influence of literary funding bodies on translation production. She examines how cultural and linguistic specificities shape cross-border literary circulation in Central Europe. Horáčková's scholarly trajectory reveals consistent engagement with practical and theoretical translation challenges. Recent publications analyze 20th-21st century Dutch literary reception patterns in Czechia, contemporary translator training needs, and the viability of intermediate-language translation approaches. Her work bridges academic research with professional translation practice through artistic realizations and workshop leadership.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Ethnology
• Folklore Studies
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PhDr. Eva Kuminková, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of European Ethnology within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University, Brno. Her academic work focuses on intangible cultural heritage, ethnology, and folklore, with regional expertise in Wallachia and critical engagement with UNESCO conventions implementation. Dr. Kuminková's research examines the dynamics of cultural traditions in contemporary society, emphasizing community safeguarding mechanisms, the social functions of heritage during crises, and the transformation of folk practices. She investigates how intangible heritage is documented through national inventories, inscribed on UNESCO lists, and integrated into educational contexts—particularly through regional folklore programs in schools. Her work critically analyzes the tension between living tradition bearers and institutional frameworks, especially regarding Wallachian folk clothing and dance traditions. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical heritage management challenges, including the Czech inventory system as both obligation and opportunity, community-based preservation of dance and agricultural traditions, and conceptual ambiguities in the 2003 UNESCO Convention. These works consistently address the balance between tradition preservation and necessary transformations in modern contexts. Dr. Kuminková has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including: "Tradition – transformations – identity" (2025, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic) "Folklorism as part of intangible cultural heritage" (2025, Masaryk University) "Bearers of cultural traditions in southern Wallachia" (2007-2008, Masaryk University) These projects explore heritage safeguarding methodologies, community identity formation, and practical implementation of international conventions. Based at the Institute of European Ethnology, Dr. Kuminková actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization—including the SIEF2023 conference "Living Uncertainty" in Brno—and collaborates with colleagues like Prof. Alena Křížová and Prof. Daniel Drápala on advancing ethnological research and heritage policy in the Czech Republic.

• Romance Languages
• Romance Literatures
• Spanish Language and Literature
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Eva Lalkovičová, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. With a strong academic background including M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees alongside her Ph.D., she contributes significantly to both teaching and research within Romance studies. Her correspondence address is Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno, and she maintains regular consultation hours on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm or by appointment via email. Dr. Lalkovičová's research centers on Romance languages and literatures with particular emphasis on Spanish and Argentine literary traditions. Her scholarly interests span contemporary women's writing in Argentina, the evolution of literary fields, marginality in literature, and the transformation of national myths such as the gaucho figure. She has demonstrated consistent scholarly productivity through numerous publications examining literary utopias, peripheral narratives, and the internationalization of marginalized literatures. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining how contemporary Argentine literature, particularly works by women, engages with themes of marginality, identity, and literary innovation. She frequently analyzes how peripheral narratives achieve center stage in global literary discourse, with special attention to indigenous perspectives, feminist reinterpretations, and postcolonial transformations. Her work often bridges literary theory with cultural studies, creating interdisciplinary connections between narrative forms and social contexts. As an active researcher, Dr. Lalkovičová has participated in numerous projects including 'Romance Languages and Romance Literatures in Motion' (2023-2025), 'Transformations of the Literary Field in Romance Literatures' (2020-2023), and 'Forms of Marginality in Contemporary Argentine Literature Written by Women' (2021), where she served as principal investigator. She has also contributed to projects examining the gaucho myth in Argentine literature and innovations in translation teaching. In her teaching capacity, Dr. Lalkovičová supervises bachelor's and master's theses while teaching diverse courses including Hispanic American Literature I & II, Spanish Literature I & II, Translation Theory, Professional Translation and Interpreting Seminars, and Text and Discourse Analysis. She serves on program boards for Translation of Modern European Languages and Spanish Language and Literature programs at both bachelor's and master's levels, demonstrating her commitment to shaping curriculum and academic standards in her field.

• Inclusive Education
• Differentiated Teaching
• Student Participation
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Jana Navrátilová serves as an Assistant Professor at Masaryk University with dual appointments in the Department of Pedagogy at the Faculty of Education and the Institute of Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Arts. Her office locations are Building E/5023 at Poříčí 997/31a in Brno and Building C/C.424 at Arna Nováka 1. She is an active member of the Program Board for Social Pedagogy and Counseling programs at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. Her research focuses on inclusive education practices, differentiated teaching strategies, and student participation dynamics. Her work examines how teachers implement inclusive approaches in classrooms, particularly regarding ability grouping, student perspectives on educational placement, and the experiences of socially disadvantaged pupils. She frequently employs qualitative methodologies to investigate classroom interactions and educational equity. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on inclusive education frameworks across multiple contexts. Her research demonstrates strong emphasis on practical classroom implementation rather than theoretical constructs alone, with particular attention to student voices and experiences. The publications show increasing international collaboration, with works appearing in journals like Education Inquiry and International Journal of Educational Research Open. Navrátilová has been actively involved in multiple research projects examining differentiated teaching in primary schools, inclusive practices, and student transitions between educational stages. Her work bridges theoretical educational frameworks with practical classroom applications. She maintains active teaching responsibilities within Social Pedagogy and Counseling programs while continuing her research output at a significant pace, with multiple publications annually including books, journal articles, and conference presentations. Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on inclusive education for all students rather than specific disability-focused approaches.

• Linguistics
• Asian Studies
• Mongolian Studies
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Michal Schwarz serves as Assistant Professor and seminar leader of the Seminar of Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic, a position he has held since 2019 following previous roles at the Institute of Linguistics and Baltic Studies (2012-2018). His academic credentials include: Doctoral studies in General Linguistics (2013-present) at Masaryk University Ph.D. in Indo-European Comparative Linguistics (2005-2013) from Masaryk University Bachelor's studies in Philosophy - Chinese Philology (2004-2010) at Palacký University Master's degree (Mgr.) in Philosophy - Religious Studies (1998-2005) from Masaryk University His research integrates linguistic analysis with historical and cultural studies across Asia, focusing on: Structural analysis of Tocharian, Altaic, and Southeast Asian language families Historical dynamics of Mongolian ritual manuscripts and migration patterns Religious terminology transmission in Korea and Vietnam Professional recognition includes: Hus Foundation Scholarship (2006/2007) As supervisor of doctoral research on Christian terminology reception in East Asia, he directs significant grant-funded projects including Czech Science Foundation initiatives on Mongolian manuscripts (2023-2025) and Korean-Vietnamese religious-government dynamics. His international collaborations span 15+ fieldwork visits to Mongolia, Vietnam, and Korea since 2006. He anchors the Center for Asian Studies' research ecosystem through curriculum development for Vietnamese Studies programs and leadership in Erasmus+ academic exchanges.

• Dialogic Teaching
• Classroom Discourse
• Teacher Development
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Zuzana Šalamounová serves as Assistant Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences within Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, concurrently holding the leadership role of Vice-Dean for Teacher Training and Lifelong Learning. Her institutional responsibilities extend to the Dean's College, University Teaching Council, and Program Boards for Pedagogy degrees and the University of the Third Age, reflecting deep integration into academic governance. Her research centers on dialogic teaching methodologies and classroom discourse dynamics, with emphasis on equitable student participation and teacher development. She investigates how intervention programs transform teacher conceptualizations of students and foster inclusive dialogue through collective professional learning. Methodologically, she employs mixed approaches including social network analysis, action research, and ethnographic observation to capture classroom interaction complexities. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on practical applications of dialogic teaching in Czech educational settings. Key trends include longitudinal examination of student participation-achievement relationships, development of frameworks for identifying productive student discourse, and exploration of teacher mindset impacts on educational meaningfulness. Her work consistently bridges theoretical insights with classroom interventions through collaborations with Klára Šeďová, Martin Sedláček, and Roman Švaříček.

• Service Design
• Information Science
• Library Science
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Roman Sellner Novotný serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Studies and Library Science at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, actively teaching design, information systems, and digital media courses through Spring 2026. His institutional affiliation includes membership on the Program Board for Information Services Design (Bachelor's Degree) and office location in building C/C.123 at Arna Nováka 1, Brno. His research integrates service design with societal challenges, focusing on housing crises, post-Anthropocene transitions, and library innovation as social incubators. He pioneers methodologies extending beyond human-centered design to incorporate non-human elements and systemic thinking, particularly examining eviction dynamics, digital identity in commons-based systems, and climate crisis responses through design lenses. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary exploration at the intersection of design, sociology, and information science. Key trends include applying speculative design to housing insecurity, developing frameworks for non-human centered design in ecological contexts, and transforming libraries into social innovation hubs. His work demonstrates strong collaboration across sociology, urban studies, and digital humanities disciplines. No scientific awards are documented in available institutional records. As thesis supervisor, he guides bachelor's and diploma students through all stages from background research to final text completion. He actively organizes academic events including conferences on digital culture (Speaking Digital, 2021) and workshops on post-Anthropocene methodologies, contributing to scholarly discourse through event curation and collaborative research projects.

• Vietnamese Studies
• Vietnamese Language
• Vietnamese Literature
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Julie Lien Vrbková serves as an Assistant Professor at Masaryk University, holding dual appointments with the Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies Seminar in the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Social Studies. Based at Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno, she maintains active correspondence via vrbkova.julielien@phil.muni.cz and teaches Vietnamese language, literature, and culture courses across multiple faculties through Spring 2026. Her research centers on Vietnamese literary traditions with particular emphasis on gender representation, cultural norm evolution, and intercultural dynamics within Czech-Vietnamese communities. Key thematic threads include the portrayal of modern women in romantic literature, self-sacrifice motifs, and cognitive approaches to language-culture relationships, reflecting deep engagement with both historical Vietnamese texts and contemporary diaspora experiences. Analysis of her 2017-2023 publications reveals consistent scholarly focus on Vietnamese women's literary archetypes, comparative cultural studies between Vietnam and China/Czechia, and practical intercultural applications. Her work bridges academic literary analysis with community-oriented projects like library accessibility initiatives and museum collaborations, demonstrating applied research impact. Teaching responsibilities span foundational to advanced Vietnamese language instruction, specialized literature courses, and interdisciplinary topics such as 'Vietnamese women and their place in society' and 'Vietnamese language, thought and culture in a cognitive approach' across the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education.