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Josef Šaur serves as Assistant Professor at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic, holding dual significant administrative roles as Vice-Dean for Study Affairs in the Bachelor's and Master's Cycles and Deputy Head of the Institute of Slavic Studies. He is actively involved in university governance as a member of the Dean's College, Industry Council, Program Boards for Russian Studies programs, and the CERPEK Council.
Dr. Šaur's academic expertise centers on Russian literature (particularly 20th century works), the history of Russia, and Eastern European cultural studies. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses such as Overview of Russian Literature I and II, History of Russia in multiple formats, Russian Art and Culture, Contemporary Russia, and Historical-Political and Cultural Aspects of Eastern European Area. He also teaches specialized seminars on Slavic areas and has developed coursework related to Sorbian culture and history.
Through his extensive scholarly activities including professional publications in domestic and international journals, conference presentations both within Czech Republic/Slovakia and abroad, and review activities in professional journals, Dr. Šaur demonstrates consistent research engagement. His work shows particular attention to the intersection of literature, politics, and cultural identity in Russian and Eastern European contexts.
As an academic advisor, Dr. Šaur supervises bachelor's theses and doctoral dissertations while maintaining regular consultation hours for students (Wednesdays 12:30-14:00 during regular semesters, with email appointments required during exam periods). His administrative responsibilities in grant activities further demonstrate his commitment to advancing research in Slavic studies.