Congratulations! In her teaching practice, this lecturer applies the principles of active and Challenge Based Learning. During her seminars, students analyse theoretical sources and solve creative and analytical tasks that require them to apply theory to real-life contexts. For instance, when studying "Linguistics Gone Pop", students draw on academic works concerning the links between language, identity, power and ideology, and use these insights to critically analyse familiar media content, such as films, video games and song lyrics. This may explain why the seminar is so popular.
Students say that this lecturer encourages them to discuss and share insights, think creatively and critically analyse language phenomena. They say that she is able to explain even the most complex topics in such a way that even the least favourite subject can become unmissable. Students appreciate that the lecturer 'cares about every student', 'strives for the well-being of her students', and 'maintains a fun and friendly atmosphere in her seminars'. They also value the fact that she recognises their personal achievements and considers their opinions.
Congratulations to Jekaterina Šukalova on being named the best lecturer at the Faculty of Philology in 2025!