Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D.
Department head, Department of English Language and Literature
What he teaches, for how long, what he's interested in. What students can contact him about, what he is happy to help colleagues/students with.
About KAJL
Where future English teachers grow and excel
Welcome to the Department of English Language and Literature at Masaryk University's Faculty of Education, where teaching excellence meets innovation in an inspiring, challenging, and productive environment. We provide high-quality education that develops both professional competencies and critical thinking skills. While we offer a comprehensive range of study programs including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, here are three of our most popular pathways to becoming an English teacher:
🎓 Bachelor's Program: Transform Lives, Explore the World
Got your maturita? Whether you completed it recently or years ago, this program is your gateway to teaching. Transform your English skills into a rewarding career through hands-on classroom experience and opportunities to study across Europe. We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds who share a passion for teaching English and critical inquiry.
👔 Part-Time Programs: Keep Your Job, Build Your Future
Looking to become a teacher while maintaining your current career? Our combined program, with classes held exclusively on Fridays, makes this possible. Transform your professional experience into teaching excellence at your own pace, supported by experienced educators who understand the challenges of balancing work and study. Perfect for working professionals seeking a meaningful career transition without sacrificing their current position.
🌍 International Programs: Where Teaching Meets Culture
Join our diverse community in vibrant Brno and embark on an enriching educational journey. Our program combines quality teaching preparation with immersive cultural experiences, supported by our dedicated buddy system and student ambassadors. Whether you're from Europe or beyond, you'll find a welcoming environment that blends professional development with the excitement of studying in one of Central Europe's most dynamic student cities.
Teaching with Purpose
Our department's educators blend expertise with empathy, creating a warm and professional learning environment. They are more than instructors – they are mentors who create a supportive, family-like atmosphere while maintaining high academic standards. Known for their encouraging approach and innovative teaching methods, they do not just teach – they inspire, guide, and help shape the next generation of confident English teachers through both personal attention and academic excellence.
Find out what sets us apart:
🎯 Why Choose Our Department?
- Teaching Excellence: Develop both subject knowledge and pedagogical skills through an integrated approach
- Critical Thinking: Foster intellectual growth through inquiry-based learning and reflection
- Practical Experience: Apply your learning in real classroom settings from early stages
- Technology Integration: Master modern educational tools and innovative teaching methods
- International Opportunities: Exchange programs with European universities
- Collaborative Environment: Learn in a supportive community that encourages self-reflection and continuous growth
- Modern Facilities: Located in dynamic Brno, a premier student city
🔍 Our Department at a Glance
- Expert teachers who promote intellectual growth and critical inquiry
- Strong partnerships with schools for practical training
- Integration of technology in educational practice
- Emphasis on self-evaluation and reflective teaching
- Interdisciplinary approach reaching beyond the classroom
- Focus on developing socially aware, responsible educators
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
🔍 Our Mission Statement
The Department of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Education aims to provide high quality, liberal education for future teachers of English in an inspiring, challenging, and productive environment. Emphasis is equally placed on: the development of professional competencies and appropriate subject and pedagogical content knowledge; the ability to apply them in diverse settings; and the adoption of values essential in forming an active, responsible, and independent member of the community.
In order to achieve these aims, the Department strives to:
- promote intellectual growth in students by encouraging critical thinking and supporting inquiring minds
- increase social awareness
- develop communication and collaboration
- stress an integrated approach to learning that both encompasses interdisciplinary studies and reaches beyond the classroom
- encourage self-evaluation and reflection
- create a lifelong dedication to learning
- inspire creativity and resourcefulness
- encourage the use and application of technology as an educational medium
- guarantee a respectful and inclusive environment
- equip students with a proficiency in:
- English Language
- Linguistics
- British and American Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Didactics
- support meaningful and applied research, particularly in the area of materials and methods development.
Our family
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D.
Department head, Department of English Language and Literature
What he teaches, for how long, what he's interested in. What students can contact him about, what he is happy to help colleagues/students with.
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D.
Department head, Department of English Language and Literature
What he teaches, for how long, what he's interested in. What students can contact him about, what he is happy to help colleagues/students with.
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D.
Department head, Department of English Language and Literature
What he teaches, for how long, what he's interested in. What students can contact him about, what he is happy to help colleagues/students with.
