جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• History of pedagogy and education
• Digital technology in education
• E-learning
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Jiří Zounek is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. He has been actively contributing to educational sciences for over two decades, with expertise in educational history, digital technologies in education, and post-socialist educational transformation. His academic leadership includes serving as Deputy Head of Institute (2014-2021) and Secretary of the Institute (until 2014). Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University Institute of Educational Sciences Associate Professor since 2011 Office: Building C/C.432, Arna Nováka 1, Brno Dr. Zounek completed his doctoral studies in Pedagogy at Masaryk University (1996-2002), with a dissertation on the Pedagogical Seminar of the Faculty of Arts during the interwar period. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding educational systems both historically and in contemporary contexts, particularly through the lens of technological and political change. Zounek's research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and education, with significant contributions to understanding adolescent interactions with digital tools. His recent publications, including Life and Learning of Digital Teens (2022) and (Post)Socialist Transformation of Primary Schools (2024), demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach connecting historical educational research with contemporary issues in educational technology. His work often employs qualitative methodologies, particularly oral history approaches to document educational changes during the post-socialist transformation period. His research portfolio consistently examines how educational institutions adapt to technological and political changes, with recent publications emphasizing digital learning environments, simulation-based learning, and intergenerational understanding in the digital age. 2024: MUNI Scientist Award for '(Post)Socialist Transformation of Primary Schools' 2022: Dean's Award from Faculty of Arts MU for 'Life and Learning of Digital Teens' 2022: MUNI Scientist Award for 'Life and Learning of Digital Teens' As a supervisor, Zounek has guided doctoral students including Lukáš Plch, with whom he has collaborated on healthcare education research. He has secured numerous research grants from the Czech Science Foundation and participated in international projects including the European Joint Doctorate in Teacher Education (Horizon 2020). His research group has conducted extensive studies on digital technologies in students' everyday lives and post-socialist educational transformation. Dr. Zounek is actively involved in the academic community through memberships in the Czech Association for Educational Research, Czech Oral History Association (executive board 2018-2021), and The International Standing Conference for the History of Education (ISCHE). He contributes to research teams studying multimodal learning analytics and continues to explore digital technologies' relationship with educational processes.

• Film History
• Cinema Studies
• Central and Southeastern European Cinema
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PhDr. Jaromír Blažejovský, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Film and Audiovisual Culture within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Born on March 16, 1957 in Ivančice, he has been a faculty member at Masaryk University since 1999, contributing significantly to film studies education and research. Institute of Film and Audiovisual Culture, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University (1999-present) Internal PGS, Faculty of Arts, MU (1997-1999) Equality Diary (1985-1997) Dr. Blažejovský earned his Ph.D. in 2006 with a dissertation on spirituality in film and completed his Master's degree (PhDr.) in 1981 focusing on Czech film scripts from 1930-1945 at Masaryk University's Faculty of Philosophy. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to film scholarship. His research interests focus on spirituality in film, Central and Southeastern European cinema, and Czech film during the normalization period. Blažejovský has published extensively on these topics, with particular emphasis on Czech film history, film criticism, and the cultural significance of film festivals. His work often examines the intersection of politics, culture, and cinema in Central Europe. An analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a continued focus on contemporary film festivals, particularly the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), with critical examinations of competition sections, film programming, and national representations. His writing demonstrates deep engagement with Central European cinema while maintaining a broader perspective on global film trends. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary film criticism, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of film culture. Dr. Blažejovský actively supervises student theses, with recent topics including Czech film criticism in the digital era, Czechoslovak-Yugoslav film contacts, and observational documentary filmmaking. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering world cinema history, Soviet film avant-garde, Central European cinema, spirituality in film, and film criticism seminars. He has been invited to lecture at numerous institutions including Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Silesian University in Opava, Charles University in Prague, Palacký University in Olomouc, and FAMU in Prague. Additionally, he has served on the board of the Association of Czech Film Clubs (1995-1999) and was a committee member, lecturer, and dramaturg of the Film Club in Brno (1977-1994).

• Onomastics
• Toponymy
• Urbanonymy
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Michaela Boháčová serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Czech Language at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, where she conducts research within the Institute of the Czech Language. Her academic work focuses primarily on onomastics, particularly the study of place names and naming systems in the Czech context. Boháčová's research interests span urbanonymic systems, dialectal influences on geographical names, historical toponymy, and linguistic landscape analysis. She has extensively examined naming conventions in Brno's housing estates, vineyard routes, and multilingual urban environments. Her work demonstrates how cultural, historical, and political factors shape naming practices and how these names reflect community identity and historical development. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including journal articles, conference presentations, book chapters, reviews, and editorial work. Recent research trends indicate a growing focus on the transformation of urban naming systems, particularly in post-socialist contexts, and the preservation of dialectal forms within standardized geographical nomenclature. As an active researcher, Boháčová participates in academic conferences, delivers requested lectures, and contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial work and reviews of significant publications in her field.

• German Linguistics
• German Literature
• Czech-German Studies
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Vlastimil Brom, Ph.D. serves as Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Masaryk University's Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies within the Faculty of Arts. His academic work focuses on German language and literature with particular attention to Czech-German relations and broader Germanic studies. His research interests span German linguistics, literary analysis, and cross-cultural transfer phenomena, with special emphasis on historical developments and comparative approaches between German and Czech linguistic traditions. His scholarly work frequently incorporates Nordic and Dutch perspectives within Germanic studies. Brom actively participates in numerous research projects examining developmental tendencies in German language and literature, often with specific focus on Czech-German confrontation and historical textual analysis. His methodological approach combines philological analysis with historical contextualization. As Deputy Head of Department, he contributes to academic administration while maintaining an active research profile. His supervision activities include mentoring students in German language and literature programs at various degree levels. His major research projects include: Modern Germanic Research: Transfer, Linguistics, Literary Studies and Foreign Language Didactics (2024-2025) Developmental tendencies of German language and literature with Czech-German issues (2016-2019) Late medieval German historiographical texts of Czech origin (2009-2011) Rhymed German translation of the Old Bohemian Chronicle (2006-2008) He has received support for his habilitation process through the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (2015), demonstrating his progression in academic qualifications.

• Dutch Language Studies
• Phonetics
• Phonology
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Marta Kostelecká is an Assistant Professor at the Department of German, Nordic and Dutch Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Her academic work focuses primarily on Dutch language studies, particularly in the areas of phonetics, phonology, and translation. She has been actively involved in various academic activities including teaching, research, and organizing workshops related to Dutch language and literature. Dr. Kostelecká's research interests span several key areas: Comparative phonetics of Dutch and Czech languages Pronunciation challenges for Czech speakers learning Dutch Translation studies, particularly literary translation Speech intelligibility of non-native Dutch speakers Language teaching methodologies for Dutch as a foreign language Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the practical aspects of Dutch language acquisition by Czech speakers, with particular attention to phonetic and phonological challenges. She has extensively researched issues related to connected speech, omitted sounds, assimilation processes, and the intelligibility of Czech speakers of Dutch at various proficiency levels. Dr. Kostelecká has also made significant contributions to translation studies, examining both human and machine translation approaches and the role of various actors in the literary translation process. Dr. Kostelecká has been actively involved in organizing academic events, including the DCC Summer School, workshops on translator visibility, and the Translation Day celebrating 75 years of Dutch studies in Brno. She has collaborated with colleagues such as Veronika Horáčková and Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd on numerous projects and publications.

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Czech Language Processing
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Zuzana Nevěřílová serves as an Assistant Professor at Masaryk University's Department of Czech Language within the Faculty of Arts. She also maintains external cooperation with the Department of Machine Learning and Data Processing at the Faculty of Informatics, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement between linguistic theory and computational approaches. Her research interests span computational linguistics with particular emphasis on Czech language processing, natural language processing methodologies, and development of language resources. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical computational applications, focusing on areas such as named entity recognition, text analysis, word embeddings, and language resource development. Dr. Nevěřílová's recent publication trends (2021-2025) reveal strong focus on Czech language technologies, including named entity processing in parallel corpora, efficient language models, and educational applications of NLP. Her work demonstrates consistent contributions to Slavonic language processing communities through workshops like RASLAN and conferences like TSD. Her scientific contributions include extensive publications in proceedings of international conferences and workshops, software development for language resources, and educational materials for digital humanities. She has supervised various projects related to language technology and has contributed to significant resources like the New Encyclopedic Dictionary of Czech and VerbaLex lexical database. Her research has practical applications in language services, educational technology, and digital humanities. Dr. Nevěřílová works within the Institute of the Czech Language at Masaryk University, contributing to research teams focused on Czech language processing, corpus development, and computational lexicography.

• Language Education
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners
• Foreign Language Acquisition
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Mgr. Jitka Sedláčková, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and American Studies at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. Her office is located in building G/G.318 at Gorkého 57/7, 602 00 Brno, and she can be contacted via phone at 549 49 7915 or through her institutional emails: jitkasedlackova@mail.muni.cz and jitkasedlackova@phil.muni.cz. Dr. Sedláčková's research focuses on language education for deaf and hard of hearing learners, with particular emphasis on reading strategies, language learning biographies, and learner autonomy. Her work bridges the fields of applied linguistics, special education, and teacher training, creating innovative approaches for inclusive language classrooms. She has developed specialized e-learning courses tailored to the needs of deaf learners and has organized numerous workshops and conferences on second language teacher education. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on the language learning experiences of persons with disabilities and special educational needs. Her work demonstrates a methodological diversity spanning empirical studies, case analyses, and conference organization, with increasing focus on language teacher education and mentor perspectives. A notable trend is her examination of language learning biographies as tools for teacher development and her exploration of how deaf learners process English language materials. Dr. Sedláčková has been actively involved in organizing academic events including the Second Language Teacher Education conference (2024), workshops on raising learner autonomy for deaf students, and international summer schools for deaf learners. Her collaborative work with colleagues like Lenka Tóthová, Nicola Catherine Fortová, and Martina Trombiková demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections within the field of language education for special needs populations.

• Korean Studies
• Mongolian Studies
• Vietnamese Studies
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Veronika Mattová serves as Assistant Professor at the Seminar on Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies within Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts in Brno, Czech Republic. Her correspondence address is Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno, with primary contact veronika.mattova@phil.muni.cz. Her research integrates Korean cultural studies with cognitive neuroscience, focusing on: Psychological impacts of parasocial interactions in K-pop fandoms (particularly BTS) Theory of mind development in autism spectrum disorders through media exposure Traditional Korean cultural patterns in modern music and identity formation Mental health applications of VR/AR and AI conversational tools Neurocognitive effects of virtual relationships on social behavior Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals a distinct interdisciplinary trajectory where Korean pop culture analysis increasingly converges with clinical psychology and neuroscience methodologies. Her work consistently examines how digital media consumption shapes cognitive processes, with growing emphasis on therapeutic applications for neurodiverse populations. Dr. Mattová actively supervises students while teaching comprehensive Korean studies curriculum including: Full Korean language sequence (Levels 1-6) Culture and Life in Korea series Specialized courses on K-dramas, Korean cinema, and Korean pop Cross-disciplinary neuroscience topics at Faculty of Social Studies

• Vietnamese Studies
• Vietnamese Language
• Vietnamese Literature
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Julie Lien Vrbková serves as an Assistant Professor at Masaryk University, holding dual appointments with the Mongolian, Korean and Vietnamese Studies Seminar in the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Social Studies. Based at Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno, she maintains active correspondence via vrbkova.julielien@phil.muni.cz and teaches Vietnamese language, literature, and culture courses across multiple faculties through Spring 2026. Her research centers on Vietnamese literary traditions with particular emphasis on gender representation, cultural norm evolution, and intercultural dynamics within Czech-Vietnamese communities. Key thematic threads include the portrayal of modern women in romantic literature, self-sacrifice motifs, and cognitive approaches to language-culture relationships, reflecting deep engagement with both historical Vietnamese texts and contemporary diaspora experiences. Analysis of her 2017-2023 publications reveals consistent scholarly focus on Vietnamese women's literary archetypes, comparative cultural studies between Vietnam and China/Czechia, and practical intercultural applications. Her work bridges academic literary analysis with community-oriented projects like library accessibility initiatives and museum collaborations, demonstrating applied research impact. Teaching responsibilities span foundational to advanced Vietnamese language instruction, specialized literature courses, and interdisciplinary topics such as 'Vietnamese women and their place in society' and 'Vietnamese language, thought and culture in a cognitive approach' across the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education.

• Slavic Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Ukrainian Literature
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PhDr. Taťána Juříčková, Ph.D. is a Lecturer at the Department of Slavic Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Her office is located at Arna Nováka 1, building A/A.314, and she can be contacted via email at tjuricko@phil.muni.cz. Her primary research interests encompass Slavic linguistics, translation studies, and the literature of Eastern Europe, with specialized focus areas including: Lexicographic methodologies and professional vocabulary processing Comparative analysis of emotive language in Russian and Ukrainian literature Cross-cultural translation challenges in Slavic languages Linguistic pragmatics in educational and technical texts Cultural expression through language in historical contexts Her scholarly publications (1993-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Slavic philology with evolving emphasis: early works explored lexicography and language pedagogy, while recent research examines literary translation and cultural narratives. A notable trend includes interdisciplinary approaches connecting linguistic analysis with cultural history and artistic expression.