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Viktorija Lejko-Lacan is a lecturer in the Department of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her teaching focuses on Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian languages, emphasizing methodologies for foreign language instruction, especially for heritage speakers. She offers a variety of language courses, including Elementary and Intermediate Serbian/Croatian, and advanced tutorial instruction. In addition to language instruction, she explores cultural aspects through content courses related to Balkan cultures and post-communist Eastern Europe. Lejko-Lacan has actively participated in numerous AATSEEL conferences, presenting papers on topics such as assessments in learning BCS classes, the needs of heritage speakers, and the integration of current events into curricula. Additionally, she has contributed as a culture language consultant for media projects and has experience in translation, both in theatrical contexts and literary works.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.