Viola Parente-Capkova
https://www.etis.ee/CV/Viola Capkova/estTeenistuskäik
Töökohad ja ametid
2017–...
University of Turku, Docent / Adjunct Professor
2008–...
Charles University. Prague, Docent / Adjunct Professor
01.08.2019–31.07.2020
University of Turku, Lecturer (1,00)
2018–2019
University of Turku, Senior Researcher (1,00)
2017–2018
University of Turku, University Teacher (1,00)
2016–2017
University of Turku, Researcher (1,00)
2015–2016
University of Turku, Part-Time Teacher (0,39)
2014–2016
University of Turku / HERA, Researcher (0,61)
2013–2014
University of Turku / HERA / Finnish Cultural Foundation, Researcher (1,00)
2013–2014
University of Turku, Part-Time Teacher (0,39)
2012–2013
University of Turku, Senior Lecturer (1,00)
2001–2012
University of Turku, Assistant / Assistant Professor; Professor (1.1.-28.2.2007), Senior Lecturer (1.1.-30.4.2011) (1,00)
1994–2001
Charles University, Prague, Senior Assistant and Lecturer (1,00)
Haridustee
2014–...
PhD in Finnish Literature, University of Turku
2008–...
Docent/Adjunct Professor, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
2003–...
Licenciate of Philosophy Degree, University of Turku, Finland
2000–...
Individual Coaching Scheme with Prof. Rosi Braidotti, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
1997–...
Honorary Fellowship, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, UK
1990–...
PhDr. Degree, Modern Philology, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
1989–...
Prom. Phil. / M.A. Degree in Modern Philology (Finnish - English), Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
2017–2018
University Pedagogy Module (25 ECTS), University of Turku
2010–2019
Various courses, seminars and training schools etc. in Digital Humanities: Huygens Institute, The Netherlands; University of Turku, Finland
2000–2006
Courses and workshops in Gender Studies, Feminist Literary Criticism, Psychoanalysis, Literary Criticism (University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, University of Tampere and Jyväskylä, Finland),
1994–2001
Post-Graduate Studies (Finnish Literature) at the University of Helsinki, Finland
1994–2000
Courses in Translation Studies, Department, Institute of Translation Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
1993–1994
T. G. Masaryk Scholarship (M.A: Degree Programme and Research Grant in Finnish Literature), School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, UK
01.01.1992–31.12.1992
Comparative Literature Post Gradual Scheme, CEU (Central European University), Prague-Budapest, Czechoslovakia-Hungary
01.09.1990–31.05.1991
CIMO Scholarship (Finnish language, Finnish literature), University of Helsinki, Finland
1984–1989
Modern Philology (Finnish - English), Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
1980–1984
Gymnázium Nad Štolou, Prague 7, Czechoslovakia (Secondary School)
Teadusorganisatsiooniline ja -administratiivne tegevus
2020−...
Editor-in-chief of the Academic Series Studia Litteraria Fennica (Finnish Literature Society)
2020−...
Vice-Chairperson of Advisory Group for Finnish Studies at Universities Abroad, Finnish National Agency for Education
2019−...
Reviewer – Research Evaluation, Charles University, Prague
2018−...
Member of Advisory Board of the Barkhuis Publishing House Studies in Cultural Transfer and Transmission Series
2017−...
Member of Advisory Group for Finnish Studies at Universities Abroad, Finnish National Agency for Education
2017−...
Board Member of the DARIAH-EU ”Women Writers in History” Working Group
2016−...
Operations Inspector at the Finnish Language Society
2015−...
Member of the Finnish Language Society
2015−...
Member of Gender Expert Chamber of the Czech Republic
2014−...
Member of Advisory Board of Rodopi/Brill Series Women Writers in History
2010−...
Contributed and edited research data to the transnational WomenWriters Virtual Research Environment, hosted by Huygens ING.
2009−...
Member of Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists
2009−...
Reviewer – various scholarly journals and publishing houses (e. g. Avain, Finnish Literature Society, Joutsen/Svanen, Argument, Ennen ja nyt, Sananjalka, Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne, Crossroads of Knowledge – Centre for Gender Research, University of Uppsala, Lapland Univeristy Press)
2007−...
Member (2007–2008 Secretary; 2010–2011; 2020– Editor-in-chief) of utukirjat, a scholarly publisher at the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies
2019−2020
International Relations Coordinator at the Department of Finnish Literature, University of Turku
2017−2017
Co-organizer of the international conference: End Games and Emotions: The sense of Ending in Modern Literature and Arts, Tallinn and Helsinki
2016−2016
Member of Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
2015−2015
Editor-in-chief (together with Kati Launis) of Avain – Finnish Review of Literary Studies
2015−2015
Member of the International Conference Committee: Intellectual Women, Dissatisfied Modernities, Complutense University, Madrid
2014−2014
Main organizer of the Conference Travelling Texts (University of Turku – Turku City Library)
2012−2012
Reviewer at Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Council for the Humanities
2012−2012
Member of the International Association of Philosophy and Literature
2009−2013
“Models and Theories” Working Group Leader, COST Action IS0901: Women Writers in History: Toward a New Understanding of European Literary Culture
2001−2013
International Relations Coordinator at the Department of Finnish Literature, University of Turku
1991−2001
Member of Czech Union of Translators and Interpreters
Loometöö
Apart from translation activities, I have also curated an exhibition on the Finnish "national epic", The Kalevala, in the Prague Main City Library (Central Library of the Capital City of Prague) in Spring 1999. I have promoted Finnish literature at book fairs and literary festivals in Prague, Czech Republic, Vilenica, Slovenia, Helsinki and Turku, Finland, and Turin, Italy (organizing presentations of books, literary seminars, meetings & interviews with authors, etc.)
Numerous translations of fiction and non-fiction (poetry, prose, essays, scholarly work) from Finnish, English and Italian (cooperation on translations from Swedish and German) into Czech; translation (in cooperation with other translators) of fiction and non-fiction from Czech to Finnish and Italian (Prague, Czech Republic; Turku, Finland; Turin & Florence, Italy); designing programmes for the Czech Radio (Prague, Czech Republic).
Kvalifikatsioon
Teaduspreemiad ja tunnustused
2018, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Georg and Ella Ehrnrooth Foundation;
Research Grant, Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
2017, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Fellow, University of Gothenburg
2016, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Alfred Kordelin Foundation
2014, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
2004, Viola Parente-Capkova, State Award for Translating and Promoting Literature of Finland abroad (Valtion ulkomainen kääntäjäpalkinto), together with Antonio Parente
2000, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
1999, Viola Parente-Capkova, Honorary Member of the Kalevala Society (Kalevalaseura)
1999, Viola Parente-Capkova, Corresponding Member of Finnish Literature Society
1997, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
1997, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Fellow, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London
1996, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1995, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1995, Viola Parente-Capkova, 6 Translators' Grants by FILI (Finnish Literature Exchange): 1995-2011
1992, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1990, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1989, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Scholarshhip, University of Helsinki
Teadustöö põhisuunad
ETIS KLASSIFIKAATOR: 2. Ühiskonnateadused ja kultuur; 2.6. Filoloogia ja lingvistika; CERCS KLASSIFIKAATOR: H390 Üldine ja võrdlev kirjandusteadus, kirjanduskriitika, kirjandusteooria ; TÄPSUSTUS: Finnish literature, comparative literature
Lisainfo
Other degrees:
Docent/Adjunct Professor at the University of Turku, (2017-)
Docent/Adjunct Professor at Charles University, Prague (2008-) - Habilitation Thesis: Moderní finská literatura 1870-2000 - Modern Finnish Literature 1870-2000
The Degree from 2003 ("Research Master's Degree"): Licenciate in Philosophy, University of Turku, Finland
Docent/Adjunct Professor at the University of Turku, (2017-)
Docent/Adjunct Professor at Charles University, Prague (2008-) - Habilitation Thesis: Moderní finská literatura 1870-2000 - Modern Finnish Literature 1870-2000
The Degree from 2003 ("Research Master's Degree"): Licenciate in Philosophy, University of Turku, Finland
Publikatsioonid
Klass
Aasta
Publikatsioon
3.1.
2020
3.1.
2020
1.2.
2019
1.2.
2019
3.1.
2019
4.2.
2019
1.2.
2018
3.2.
2018
1.1.
2017
1.2.
2017
1.2.
2016
3.1.
2016
1.2.
2015
3.2.
2015
4.1.
2015
4.2.
2015
2.3.
2014
3.1.
2014
1.2.
2013
3.1.
2013
7.04.2020
Viola Parente-Capkova
https://www.etis.ee/CV/Viola Capkova/eng
8.05.1966
viocap@utu.fi
Viola Parente-Čapková (in the Research Portal of the University of Turku, Viola Capkova/Čapková) is a Senior lecturer, Researcher and Docent / Adjunct Professor of Finnish literature at the University of Turku, Finland, and a Docent of Theory of literature at Charles University, Prague. Her major research interests are fin de siècle Finnish literature, namely decadence in European perspective, fin de siècle women’s writing in Europe with a focus on Finland, transnational cultural and literary networks and transnational reception of women’s writing, theoretical issues in literary history, feminist literary theory, postcolonial theory, intermediality and digital humanities. She is currently leading two research projects: Texts on the Move: Reception of Women’s Writing in Finland and Russia 1840-2020 (funded by the Emil Aaltonen Foundation), and Fiction as a Promoter of the Finnish Language among Adults with Im/migrant Background (funded by the KONE Foundation). She worked in the HERA funded project Travelling TexTs 1790–1914: Transnational Reception of Women’s Writing at the Fringes of Europe.
Viola Parente-Čapková has an extensive teaching experience, having worked as a Senior Lecturer in Finnish literature at Charles University, Prague, for 7 years, and taught Finnish literature in various capacities at the University of Turku, University of Helsinki and University of Florence, and, as a visiting teacher and scholar, at the University of Cologne, University of Izhevsk, Masaryk University and Comenius University. She has supervised B. A. and M.A. theses and doctoral dissertations as well as acted as opponent to doctoral and habilitation dissertations in various universities in Finland, Czech Republic, Italy and Slovenia.
Viola Parente-Čapková has an extensive teaching experience, having worked as a Senior Lecturer in Finnish literature at Charles University, Prague, for 7 years, and taught Finnish literature in various capacities at the University of Turku, University of Helsinki and University of Florence, and, as a visiting teacher and scholar, at the University of Cologne, University of Izhevsk, Masaryk University and Comenius University. She has supervised B. A. and M.A. theses and doctoral dissertations as well as acted as opponent to doctoral and habilitation dissertations in various universities in Finland, Czech Republic, Italy and Slovenia.
Career
Institutions and positions
2017–...
University of Turku, Docent / Adjunct Professor
2008–...
Charles University. Prague, Docent / Adjunct Professor
01.08.2019–31.07.2020
University of Turku, Senior Lecturer (1,00)
2018–2019
University of Turku, Senior Researcher (1,00)
2017–2018
University of Turku, University Teacher (1,00)
2016–2017
University of Turku, Researcher (1,00)
2015–2016
University of Turku, Part-Time Teacher (0,39)
2014–2016
University of Turku / HERA, Researcher (0,61)
2013–2014
University of Turku / HERA / Finnish Cultural Foundation, Researcher (1,00)
2013–2014
University of Turku, Part-Time Teacher (0,39)
2012–2013
University of Turku, Senior Lecturer (1,00)
2001–2012
University of Turku, Assistant / Assistant Professor; Professor (1.1.-28.2.2007), Senior Lecturer (1.1.-30.4.2011) (1,00)
1994–2001
Charles University, Prague, Senior Assistant and Lecturer (1,00)
Education
2014–...
PhD in Finnish Literature, University of Turku
2008–...
Docent/Adjunct Professor, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
2003–...
Licenciate of Philosophy Degree, University of Turku, Finland
2000–...
Individual Coaching Scheme with Prof. Rosi Braidotti, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
1997–...
Honorary Fellowship, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, UK
1990–...
PhDr. Degree, Modern Philology, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
1989–...
Prom. Phil. / M.A. Degree in Modern Philology (Finnish - English), Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
2017–2018
University Pedagogy Module (25 ECTS), University of Turku
2010–2019
Various courses, seminars and training schools etc. in Digital Humanities: Huygens Institute, The Netherlands; University of Turku, Finland
2000–2006
Courses and workshops in Gender Studies, Feminist Literary Criticism, Psychoanalysis, Literary Criticism (University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, University of Tampere and Jyväskylä, Finland),
1994–2001
Post-Graduate Studies (Finnish Literature) at the University of Helsinki, Finland
1994–2000
Courses in Translation Studies, Department, Institute of Translation Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
1993–1994
T. G. Masaryk Scholarship (M.A: Degree Programme and Research Grant in Finnish Literature), School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, UK
01.01.1992–31.12.1992
Comparative Literature Post Gradual Scheme, CEU (Central European University), Prague-Budapest, Czechoslovakia-Hungary
01.09.1990–31.05.1991
CIMO Scholarship (Finnish language, Finnish literature), University of Helsinki, Finland
1984–1989
Modern Philology (Finnish - English), Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia
1980–1984
Gymnázium Nad Štolou, Prague 7, Czechoslovakia (Secondary School)
R&D related managerial and administrative work
2020−...
Editor-in-chief of the Academic Series Studia Litteraria Fennica (Finnish Literature Society)
2020−...
Vice-Chairperson of Advisory Group for Finnish Studies at Universities Abroad, Finnish National Agency for Education
2019−...
Reviewer – Research Evaluation, Charles University, Prague
2018−...
Member of Advisory Board of the Barkhuis Publishing House Studies in Cultural Transfer and Transmission Series
2017−...
Member of Advisory Group for Finnish Studies at Universities Abroad, Finnish National Agency for Education
2017−...
Board Member of the DARIAH-EU ”Women Writers in History” Working Group
2016−...
Operations Inspector at the Finnish Language Society
2015−...
Member of the Finnish Language Society
2015−...
Member of Gender Expert Chamber of the Czech Republic
2014−...
Member of Advisory Board of Rodopi/Brill Series Women Writers in History
2010−...
Contributed and edited research data to the transnational WomenWriters Virtual Research Environment, hosted by Huygens ING.
2009−...
Member of Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists
2009−...
Reviewer – various scholarly journals and publishing houses (e. g. Avain, Finnish Literature Society, Joutsen/Svanen, Argument, Ennen ja nyt, Sananjalka, Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne, Crossroads of Knowledge – Centre for Gender Research, University of Uppsala, Lapland Univeristy Press)
2007−...
Member (2007–2008 Secretary; 2010–2011; 2020– Editor-in-chief) of utukirjat, a scholarly publisher at the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies
2019−2020
International Relations Coordinator at the Department of Finnish Literature, University of Turku
2017−2017
Co-organizer of the international conference: End Games and Emotions: The sense of Ending in Modern Literature and Arts, Tallinn and Helsinki
2016−2016
Member of Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
2015−2015
Editor-in-chief (together with Kati Launis) of Avain – Finnish Review of Literary Studies
2015−2015
Member of the International Conference Committee: Intellectual Women, Dissatisfied Modernities, Complutense University, Madrid
2014−2014
Main organizer of the Conference Travelling Texts (University of Turku – Turku City Library)
2012−2012
Reviewer at Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Council for the Humanities
2012−2012
Member of the International Association of Philosophy and Literature
2009−2013
“Models and Theories” Working Group Leader, COST Action IS0901: Women Writers in History: Toward a New Understanding of European Literary Culture
2001−2013
International Relations Coordinator at the Department of Finnish Literature, University of Turku
1991−2001
Member of Czech Union of Translators and Interpreters
Creative work
Apart from translation activities, I have also curated an exhibition on the Finnish "national epic", The Kalevala, in the Prague Main City Library (Central Library of the Capital City of Prague) in Spring 1999. I have promoted Finnish literature at book fairs and literary festivals in Prague, Czech Republic, Vilenica, Slovenia, Helsinki and Turku, Finland, and Turin, Italy (organizing presentations of books, literary seminars, meetings & interviews with authors, etc.)
Numerous translations of fiction and non-fiction (poetry, prose, essays, scholarly work) from Finnish, English and Italian (cooperation on translations from Swedish and German) into Czech; translation (in cooperation with other translators) of fiction and non-fiction from Czech to Finnish and Italian (Prague, Czech Republic; Turku, Finland, Turin & Florence, Italy); designing programmes for the Czech Radio (Prague, Czech Republic)
Qualifications
Honours & awards
2018, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Georg and Ella Ehrnrooth Foundation;
Research Grant, Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
2017, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Fellow, University of Gothenburg
2016, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Alfred Kordelin Foundation
2014, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
2004, Viola Parente-Capkova, State Award for Translating and Promoting Literature of Finland abroad (Valtion ulkomainen kääntäjäpalkinto), together with Antonio Parente
2000, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
1999, Viola Parente-Capkova, Honorary Member of the Kalevala Society (Kalevalaseura)
1999, Viola Parente-Capkova, Corresponding Member of Finnish Literature Society
1997, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation
1997, Viola Parente-Capkova, Research Fellow, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London
1996, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1995, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1995, Viola Parente-Capkova, 6 Translators' Grants by FILI (Finnish Literature Exchange): 1995-2011
1992, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1990, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Research Grant, University of Helsinki
1989, Viola Parente-Capkova, CIMO (Center for International Mobility) Scholarshhip, University of Helsinki
Fields of research
ETIS CLASSIFICATION: 2. Culture and Society; 2.6. Philology and Linguistics; CERCS CLASSIFICATION: H390 General and comparative literature, literary criticism, literary theory ; SPECIFICATION: Finnish literature, comparative literature
Additional information
Other degrees:
Docent/Adjunct Professor at the University of Turku, (2017-)
Docent/Adjunct Professor at Charles University, Prague (2008-) - Habilitation Thesis: Moderní finská literatura 1870-2000 - Modern Finnish Literature 1870-2000
The Degree from 2003 ("Research Master's Degree"): Licenciate in Philosophy, University of Turku, Finland
Docent/Adjunct Professor at the University of Turku, (2017-)
Docent/Adjunct Professor at Charles University, Prague (2008-) - Habilitation Thesis: Moderní finská literatura 1870-2000 - Modern Finnish Literature 1870-2000
The Degree from 2003 ("Research Master's Degree"): Licenciate in Philosophy, University of Turku, Finland
Publications
Category
Year
Publication
3.1.
2020
3.1.
2020
1.2.
2019
1.2.
2019
3.1.
2019
4.2.
2019
1.2.
2018
3.2.
2018
1.1.
2017
1.2.
2017
1.2.
2016
3.1.
2016
1.2.
2015
3.2.
2015
4.1.
2015
4.2.
2015
2.3.
2014
3.1.
2014
1.2.
2013
3.1.
2013
7.04.2020
- Leitud 20 kirjet