Vjekoslav Jurdan

Professor Vjekoslav Jurdan is affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences in Pula (Croatia). He has been a full professor since 2019, specializing in literary theory and cultural heritage within the Department of Primary Education.

• Focus on Croatian children's literature
• Expertise in oral regional heritage
• Special courses on picture books and dramatization of literary works

His research explores the intersection of literature, history, and cultural identity, particularly focusing on Čakavian dialect preservation and Draga Gervais's literary legacy. He has contributed to inclusion-focused educational paradigms through doctoral-level instruction.

Scientific Recognition

• Recipient of Croatia's prestigious Ivan Filipović Award (2016)
• Multiple-time winner of Opatija's cultural distinctions
• First prize for Čakavian poetry (2016)
• National recognition for literary travelogues

As an educator, he has advised numerous students through thesis supervision and classroom instruction in literature-related courses.