Marta Listewnik

Marta Listewnik is an Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) in Poznań, Poland. She holds a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies with a specialization in Welsh linguistics and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and literary translation.

Education:

• B.A. in English and Celtic Studies, Poznań (2011)
• M.A. in English and Celtic Studies, Poznań (2013)
• Ph.D. in Celtic Studies (Welsh linguistics), Poznań (2019)
• Postgraduate course in conference interpreting, AMU School of Translation (2013–2015)

Her primary research interests include lexicography, modern Welsh, language contact, and Welsh literature. She is particularly known for her work on phrasal verbs in Welsh and literary translation from Welsh into Polish. Her research bridges linguistic analysis and cultural translation, with a focus on how Welsh literary works are received in Poland.

The body of her scholarly output reflects a strong engagement with Celtic linguistics, translation theory, and sociolinguistic variation. Themes such as calquing, translational strategies, and idiomatic expression recur across her publications, showing a consistent focus on language structure and cross-cultural communication.

Translation Grants:

• Welsh Literature Exchange Grant for translating Un Nos Ola Leuad (Jedna księżycowa noc, 2017)
• Welsh Literature Exchange Grant for translating Pum Cynnig i Gymro (Do pięciu razy sztuka, 2017)
• Welsh Literature Exchange Grant for translating Llyfr Glas Nebo (Niebieska księga z Nebo, 2020)

Marta Listewnik has delivered guest lectures at institutions such as the Catholic University of Lublin and Bangor University, and has presented at major international conferences including the International Congress of Celtic Studies and the North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History. She has also participated in the Erasmus program and the Translator in Residence program in Wales. While no formal advising or grant funding beyond translation support is mentioned, her academic activities demonstrate a significant contribution to Celtic studies and intercultural dialogue.

She is affiliated with the AMU Research Portal (OMEGA PSiR) and maintains an ORCID profile, ensuring visibility and academic connectivity.