
Bilingualism: A Bridge Beyond Nationalism – A Case Study of the Albanian Community in North Macedonia
Author(s)/Editors Elona Đata Publisher Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade Regional Center for Advanced Studies of Humanities, Rijeka Published 2024 ISBN 978-86-82324-73-7 Pages 19 Edition SquareThis study looks at the importance of bilingualism in multiethnic and multilingual societies, and seeks to provide insight into enabling all ethnic communities to participate equally in society. Specifically, the study aims to understand the challenges and opportunities of bilingualism within the Albanian community in North Macedonia. The study focuses on the young generation in high schools and universities, while also including local citizens’ perspectives. Through interviews with different individuals, the research aims to better understand the complex relationship between language and ethnic identity in the Albanian community.