Amira Kovačević

“Language carries with it the weight of history and culture.”

Amira Kovačević is a Bosnian professor who currently teaches literature at the University of Sarajevo. Growing up in a small town in the heart of Bosnia, Amira developed a love for words at an early age. She went on to pursue her passion for literature at the university where she obtained her PhD in Comparative Literature. Amira's work is centered around the intersections of language, culture, and identity, with particular attention to the Balkan region. In her free time, she enjoys hiking the beautiful mountains surrounding Sarajevo and cooking traditional Bosnian dishes for her family.

What inspired you to become a professor of literature?

I've always been fascinated by the way language and literature can tell us so much about a culture and its people. When I discovered the field of Comparative Literature, which allows me to explore these ideas across different languages and cultures, I knew it was what I wanted to pursue.

What advice would you give to your students?

I always tell my students to read widely and with an open mind. It's important to expose yourself to different perspectives and worldviews, and to never stop learning.