Doctor of Sciences (Dr. Hab.), Full Professor, Department of Theory and Practice of Translation

ORCID: 0000-0001-8201-8236

The founder and mentor of the Translation Department. Full Professor in Translation Studies with extensive experience in translator and interpreter training. Research interests include English identity as a linguocultural phenomenon, cognitive narratology, and the interaction of language and culture in translation.

CAREER

• 2010 – present: Professor, Department of Theory and Practice of Translation
• 2000–2010: Associate Professor, Department of Theory and Practice of Translation
• 1990–2000: Lecturer, Department of Theory and Practice of Translation

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• Doctor of Sciences (Dr. Hab.) in Germanic Languages, 2009; thesis: "English Identity as a Linguocultural Phenomenon: Cognitive-Discursive Aspect"; academic title of Full Professor
• PhD (Candidate of Sciences) in Germanic Languages, 1995; thesis: "Hypo-Hyperonymic Relations in the Original and Translation of a Literary Text"
• MA in English Language and Literature, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov State University

EU-FUNDED PROJECTS

• Trainer in the implementation of European Parliament (DG LINC) projects: Master's Degree Programme in Conference Interpreting, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
• Semesters I–II 2023–2024; Semester I 2024–2025
• Semesters I–II 2024–2025; Semester I 2025–2026

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Kravtsunenko, I. V., & Matuzkova, O. P. (2025). Genre and Stylistic Features of the Dystopian Novel and Specifics of Their Reproduction in Literary Translation. Zapiski z romano-germanskoi filologii, Issue 2 (55), 241–254.
2. Matuzkova, O. P., & Marchenko, V. (2024). Problems of Studying Realia in Modern Ukrainian Translation Studies. Zapiski z romano-germanskoi filologii, Issue 2 (53), 84–100. URL: https://dspace.onu.edu.ua/items/100d81ab-afe4-4b13-a6c8-3577fe369b49
3. Matuzkova, O. P., & Strashchenko, D. (2024). Translation Transformations through the Prism of Modern Ukrainian Translation Studies. Zapiski z romano-germanskoi filologii, Issue 2 (53), 101–117. URL: https://dspace.onu.edu.ua/items/af95d032-2cb4-4a7e-a0c5-934cd01b6407
4. Matuzkova, O. P., & Kovalenko, O. V. (2023). Stylistic Literalisms: Definition and Classification. Zapiski z romano-germanskoi filologii, Issue 2 (51), 149–169. URL: http://rgnotes.onu.edu.ua/issue/view/17632

MONOGRAPHS

• Matuzkova, O. P. (2022). Linguoculture and Translation: Monograph. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 226 p. URL: https://onu.edu.ua/pub/bank/userfiles/files/rgf/theory_practice_translate/monografii/monohrafiia_linhvokultura_ta_pereklad.pdf

TEACHING MATERIALS

1. Matuzkova, O. P. (2025). British Studies: Guidelines. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 105 p. URL: https://onu.edu.ua/pub/bank/userfiles/files/rgf/theory_practice_translate/MetodichniVidania/metodychni-vkazivky-z-british-studies.pdf
2. Matuzkova, O. P. (2024). Basics of Professionalism of a Translator: Study Guide. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 62 p. URL: https://onu.edu.ua/pub/bank/userfiles/files/rgf/theory_practice_translate/MetodichniVidania/osnovy_profesionalizmu_perekladacha.pdf
3. Matuzkova, O. P., Grynko, O. S., & Chernova, Yu. A. (2024). Translation Practice: English into Ukrainian: Study Guide. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 117 p. URL: https://onu.edu.ua/pub/bank/userfiles/files/rgf/theory_practice_translate/MetodichniVidania/praktyka_perekladu_z_angliiskoi_movy_metod-_posibnyk.pdf
4. Matuzkova, O. P., Ivchenko, O., & Chernova, Yu. A. (2022). English Literature: From Reading to Appreciating: Study Guide for First-Year Translation Students. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych.
5. Matuzkova, O. P., Grynko, O. S., & Negru, A. P. (2021). Professional Translation from Ukrainian into English: Study Guide for the Course "Translation Practice". Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 160 p. URL: http://dspace.onu.edu.ua:8080/handle/123456789/30352
6. Matuzkova, O. P., Bezpalova, K. V., & Semenova, O. Yu. (2021). Translation as a Profession: Professional Competencies, Values, Challenges: Guidelines for Master's Students. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 31 p. URL: https://onu.edu.ua/pub/bank/userfiles/files/rgf/theory_practice_translate/MetodichniVidania/MU_Pereklad_yak_profesiia.pdf
7. Matuzkova, O. P., Grynko, O. S., & Horbatiuk, N. O. (2020). Strategies and Analysis in Interpreting and Translation: Study Guide. Odesa: Bukaiev Vadym Viktorovych, 67 p. URL: http://dspace.onu.edu.ua:8080/bitstream/123456789/28579/1/horbatiuk_strategii.pdf