MULTILINGUALISM AS A CHALLENGE AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – LINGUISTIC DYNAMICS IN GLOBAL CONTEXTS
On 23 October 2026, the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana, in collaboration with Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution (Lithuania), organized the international conference “Multilingualism as a Challenge and Development Opportunity – Linguistic Dynamics in Global Contexts.” The event brought together scholars, lecturers, doctoral candidates, and researchers from various countries around the world to explore the challenges and prospects of multilingualism in global contexts.
The conference was opened by Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Kromidha, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana, while the welcoming address was delivered by Ieva BrazauskaitÄ—-ZubaviÄŤienÄ—, Head of the Language Centre at Kauno kolegija HEI. Greetings were also extended by the international lecturers who contribute to the teaching of Italian, German, Spanish, Croatian, and Macedonian languages at the Faculty of Foreign Languages.
🎓 The keynote lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Argyro Moustaki from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, entitled: “Family and School as Key Actors in Multilingualism and Personal and Professional Development in a Globalized World.”
The conference proceedings continued through five parallel sessions, featuring research papers and findings presented by representatives of academic and research institutions from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Greece, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, France, Algeria, Italy, Spain, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and other countries.
đź’¬ In a world where intercultural interaction and communication across borders are becoming increasingly important, multilingualism represents not only a challenge but also a significant opportunity for educational, cultural, and social development. The conference provided a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences, the presentation of contemporary research, and the strengthening of international academic cooperation. It fostered intercultural dialogue and promoted innovative approaches to language teaching, translation, and multilingual education.
The Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana, expresses its sincere gratitude to all partners, speakers, researchers, and participants for their commitment and valuable contribution to the successful organization of this international scientific event.
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