Milena Vujicic

Junior Lecturer

Biography

Professor Milena has been a French language and civilization professor for many years, working at several institutions including Inalco, Sciences Po, and UPEC. Her professional experience extends beyond academia; she has taught academic methodologies and has been involved in humanitarian work with young people. Milena holds a Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences with a specialization in Sociology, a Master’s in Language Didactics with a focus on French as a Foreign Language, French as a Second Language, and Interculturality, and a Master’s in Literature with a specialization in French as a Foreign Language.

Milena’s current research focuses on the intersection of language, trauma, and intercultural communication, exploring how language can be a tool for resilience and recovery in challenging contexts.

Research Areas and Areas of Expertise:

Linguistics of trauma
Intercultural communication
Language didactics and methodology
Humanitarian education and support for young people
Socio-cultural impact of language learning
Multilingualism and language acquisition

Education/Degrees

  • Master 2 MEEF: Teaching Literature with a focus on French as a Foreign Language, University of Aix-Marseille, Marseille
  • Master's in Language Didactics, University Paris V, Paris (FLE, FLS, and Interculturality track)
  • Bachelor's in Humanities and Social Sciences, University Paris V, Paris (Major: Sociology. Minors: Psychology, Ethnology, Language Sciences)
    • MOOCs:
  • The Bilingual Brain, University of Houston
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education, University of Glasgow
  • What Future for Education?, University of London and UCL Institute of Education
  • Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing, University of London, UCL Institute of Education, and Dyslexia and Literacy International
  • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms, Relay Graduate School of Education
  • Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University
  • The Science of Well-Being, Yale
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects, McMaster University and University of California.