Krystyna Hat

Krystyna Hat is a Lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where she has worked since 2011. She graduated with a Master of Arts in English Philology from the University of Silesia in Katowice in 1988 and has held teaching roles at the University of Economics in Katowice and the University of Banking and Finance.

Education:

• Master of Arts in English Philology, University of Silesia in Katowice (1988)
• Postgraduate Studies in Banking and Business English
• Postgraduate Courses for Business English Teachers (Warsaw, Barcelona)

Her research focuses on Business English and Cultural Differences, informed by practical experience in the UK, France, Czech Republic, and Russia. She co-authored the textbook International Business, Basic Issues, which explores cultural differences through language education.

Professional Interests:

• Business English pedagogy
• Cross-cultural communication
• Language education for artists

In her private life, she is an admirer of art and travel, holding a travel guide certificate.