Eva Ellederová | English Language and Literature | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Eva Ellederová, The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic.

Eva Ellederová
Affiliation Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology
Country Czech Republic
Scopus ID 57543392200
Documents 12
Citations 6
h-index 2
Subject Area English Language and Literature
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2375-9426
Google Scholar AxU1lw4AAAAJ

Eva Ellederová is a researcher and language pedagogue at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic, specializing in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and foreign language pedagogy. Her work spans design-based research of coursebooks, pragmatics, and the psychology of second language acquisition, and has been recognized through the Innovative Research Award nomination at the Top Teachers Awards [1]. Her Scopus record lists 12 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 2 [2].

Abstract

This article profiles the research contributions of Eva Ellederová in applied linguistics and ESP pedagogy, with emphasis on design-based coursebook research, pragmatic competence, and metadiscourse in technical education. Her Scopus record reports 12 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 2, while Google Scholar reports 33 citations across 9 documents [2] [3]. The profile supports nomination for the Innovative Research Award at the Top Teachers Awards [1].

Keywords

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Foreign Language Pedagogy
  • English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Teaching
  • Linguistics Education and Educational Research
  • Design-Based Research
  • Pragmatics and Metadiscourse

Introduction

English for Specific Purposes has developed into a distinct field requiring tailored materials and pedagogies for technical disciplines. Eva Ellederová’s research addresses this need through systematic coursebook design and empirical classroom studies at Brno University of Technology [4]. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Foreign Language Pedagogy from Masaryk University (2016–2021), a Master’s degree in English Language and Education, and an engineering degree from Brno University of Technology. She currently serves as course supervisor for Language as Discourse in Science and Technology, English for Electrical Engineering, English for Information Technology, and Practical English 4.

Research Profile

Eva Ellederová is affiliated with the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic. She is a member of the board of the English for Practice in Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies study programme (BPC-APE). Bibliometric indicators from Scopus include 12 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 2 in English Language and Literature [2]. Google Scholar reports 33 citations and 9 documents with an h-index of 2 [3].

Research Contributions

Her principal contribution is the application of design-based research to ESP coursebook development, articulated in her 2022 monograph and a series of journal articles [4]. A second strand examines pragmatic competence and rhetorical strategies of information technology students, including speech acts and the modification of illocutionary force in classroom debates [5]. A third strand analyses metadiscourse, boosting, and hedging in argumentative discourse, with recent work extending to conciseness and clarity in instruction manuals [6].

Publications

Eva Ellederová has published two academic books, including The Psychology Behind Second Language Acquisition (Nova Science, 2024), indexed in Scopus, and numerous peer-reviewed articles in English for Specific Purposes, ESP Today, TESL-EJ, and Discourse and Interaction [6] [7]. Her 2027 article on conciseness and clarity in instruction manuals exemplifies her continuing output in high-impact ESP venues [8].

Research Impact

Citation metrics indicate a developing but focused impact profile. Scopus records 6 citations across 12 documents, while Google Scholar records 33 citations across 9 documents, both yielding an h-index of 2 [2] [3]. Her work is indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, and she has received the Vice-Rector’s Award for Excellent Results in Doctoral Studies from Masaryk University (2021). She has supervised 35 final theses at Brno University of Technology, eight of which received the Dean’s Award.

Award Suitability

The nominated category is the Innovative Research Award at the Top Teachers Awards [1]. Suitability rests on methodological innovation in design-based ESP research, a sustained publication record in indexed journals, and the translation of research into coursebooks and supervised student research [4]. Her interdisciplinary profile bridging engineering education and applied linguistics aligns with the award’s emphasis on innovation in teaching and research [1].

Conclusion

Eva Ellederová’s research offers a coherent programme in ESP pedagogy, pragmatics, and coursebook design, supported by indexed publications and measurable citation indicators [2] [3]. Her contributions to technical English education and her record of thesis supervision substantiate the case for recognition under the Innovative Research Award [1].

References

  1. Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Top Teachers Awards — official website. Top Teachers Network.
    https://topteachers.net
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Eva Ellederová, Author ID 57543392200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57543392200
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Eva Ellederová — citations profile. Google Scholar.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AxU1lw4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  4. Ellederová, E. (2022). Konstrukční výzkum učebnice pro výuku odborného anglického jazyka. Masarykova univerzita.
    https://doi.org/10.5817/cz.muni.m280-0267-2022
  5. Ellederová, E. (2022). Information technology students’ involvement in in-class debates: Speech acts and modification of the illocutionary force. Discourse and Interaction, 15(2), 28–52.
    https://doi.org/10.5817/DI2022-2-28
  6. Ellederová, E. (2025). Information technology students’ metadiscourse: Boosting and hedging in classroom argumentative debates. ESP Today, 13(1), 134–155.
    https://doi.org/10.18485/ESPTODAY.2025.13.1.7
  7. Ellederová, E. (2024). The psychology behind second language acquisition. Nova Science Publishers.
    https://doi.org/10.52305/MTPV1876
  8. Ellederová, E. (2027). Why users get lost: Investigating conciseness and clarity issues in instruction manuals. English for Specific Purposes, 85, 55–70.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2026.09.001