The decree was presented by President Petr Pavel and Minister of Education Mikuláš Bek at a ceremonial event in the Great Hall of the Karolinum in Prague on 16 June 2025. This prestigious appointment, representing the highest academic title in the Czech Republic, is a profound recognition of her scholarly dedication, exceptional teaching, and deep commitment to the field of English Studies.
Professor Dontcheva-Navrátilová is a leading expert in discourse analysis, intercultural persuasion in specialised discourse, and metadiscourse, and has made significant contributions to English language teacher education. Her extensive research portfolio includes a focus on the dynamics of communication in professional settings, the principles of effective cross-cultural communication, and the structure of academic writing.
Furthermore, she has successfully guided numerous doctoral students through their studies. Most recently, she supervised the award-winning doctoral research of Dr. Christopher Williams, whose dissertation on Czech students' argumentative essays was recognized with the Vice-Rector's Award. We are immensely proud of her achievements and look forward to her continued leadership in the academic community. Congratulations!
The Department of English Language and Literature is pleased to share the wonderful news that our colleague Jana Zerzová has successfully completed her habilitation and has been appointed Associate Professor.
The Department of English is pleased to announce that Tereza Bořková has received the Dean’s Award for her outstanding bachelor’s thesis, titled "Learning Needs of Senior English Learners."