Multilingualism in Kosovo

Multilingualism in Kosovo offers a comprehensive and research-driven exploration of one of Europe's most linguistically diverse regions, with a special focus on the city of Prizren—Kosovo's cultural and multilingual center. Drawing on questionnaires, elite interviews, observation, and extensive analysis of legal and institutional frameworks, the book provides a detailed portrait of how languages shape identity, coexistence, and public life in a young, post-conflict society. The study examines the linguistic landscape of Prizren—its minority languages, everyday communication patterns, and the role of Albanian, Bosnian, Turkish, and Romani in both private and institutional settings. It analyzes Kosovo's advanced language legislation and highlights a key tension at the heart of the country's multilingual reality: while minority language rights are strongly guaranteed in the Constitution and supporting laws, implementation remains uneven due to financial, technical, and administrative challenges. Through the voices of community members, in-depth interviews, and field observations, the book sheds light on language use at home, in schools, in public institutions, in private businesses, and in the media. It explores how language relates to identity, intercultural communication, and the experiences of minority groups navigating everyday life. The findings also reveal a dynamic multilingual environment characterized