About MEPiM

In comparison to the other post-Yugoslavian states, Montenegro has been almost completely neglected in the 'Western' perception and academia. MEPiM takes this gap as a starting point and aims at contributing to the study of multilingualism and education in Montenegro, focusing on multilingual educational pathways of university students. As a multiethnic and multilingual country, Montenegro is particularly well suited for a scholarly study on the interconnection of languages and education. At the interface of education and sociolinguistics, the project reconstructs the multilingual educational pathways of students of German studies in Montenegro, using biographical interviews. Students of German Studies have multifaceted language learning experiences and a diverse multilingual repertoire at an academic level. This will enable researchers to generate new insights into language biographies in multilingual contexts. In addition, German Studies study programs offer graduates the opportunity to work in German-speaking countries which allows a reconstruction of the relationship between multilingualism, the choice of study programs and international career entry processes. Moreover, many students of German Studies take advantage of international programs to improve their language skills and internationalize their educational experience. This makes it possible to reconstruct student experiences with and stances towards the importance of the internationalization of education.