This thesis examines supplementary lessons of Slovene language and culture in Baden-Württemberg and the changes that have occurred in this field over the past twenty years. The aim of the study is to compare the current situation with the findings of Maja Pavšič’s 2005 study. The theoretical part presents Slovenian emigration to Germany, the linguistic situation of Slovenes, bilingualism, and the development and characteristics of supplementary Slovenian language classes. The second part is based on written interviews with three teachers of these lessons in Baden-Württemberg (Mira Delavec Touhami, Vinko Kralj, and Velimir Brunski). The results show that the majority of students are still born in Germany and that German language predominates in their everyday lives. Today’s groups are more linguistically, culturally and generationally diverse, and the number of adult learners has also increased. Despite certain changes, the fundamental purpose of these supplementary lessons remains the preservation of the Slovenian language and culture and maintaining connections with Slovenia.
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