Galina Kurteva

Galina Kurteva is an Associate Professor in the Department of New Bulgarian Studies at New Bulgarian University. She holds a Doctor of Philological Sciences degree from the Russian Academy of Sciences, with additional specializations from Sofia University and Beijing. She directs NBU's Summer School of Bulgarian Language and Culture and leads the Erasmus+ project "Bulgarian Language for Erasmus Students."

Research Focus: Her work spans text linguistics, linguoculturology, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication. She investigates grammatical category acquisition (gender, number, definiteness) in Bulgarian by foreign learners, particularly Russian speakers, and develops pedagogical frameworks aligned with European language standards.

Publications: Her 15 most recent works (2016-2009) focus on Bulgarian grammar pedagogy, error analysis in second language acquisition, and CEFR-aligned assessment design. Key themes include morphological challenges for Russian learners, test development for A1-B2 levels, and linguoculturological factors in language teaching.

Projects & Leadership:

• Coordinated China-focused linguistics collaborations (2001-2007)
• Participated in international seminars (Turin, Vienna, Salzburg, Moscow)
• Led ALTE membership initiatives for Bulgarian language testing
• Manages ongoing Erasmus+ program for Bulgarian language education