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.