The University of the West Indies, Mona

In celebration of Language Section Week, the English Language Section of the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at University of the West Indies, Mona Campus will host an engaging online panel discussion on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Under the theme, “The Intersection between Linguistics and the Teaching of Academic Literacies Courses,”  the conversation promises to engaging and thought-provoking.

The panel will feature an esteemed group of regional and international scholars and practitioners:

• Dr. Shalieka Burris, Lecturer at University of Technology, Jamaica
• Dr. Charles Ball, Associate Lecturer at Western Sydney University
• Ms. Tereka Brown, Teaching Instructor at University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
• Dr. Joseph Farquharson, Senior Lecturer at University of the West Indies, Mona
• Dr. Tasheney Francis, Instructor and Examiner Trainer at University of Manitoba

Serving as discussant will be Dr. Nicole Scott, Lecturer at The Mico University College, who will provide critical reflections to deepen the dialogue. The session will be moderated by Mr. Annife Campbell, Teaching Instructor at University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

This panel discussion offers a valuable opportunity for educators, researchers, students, members of the academic and wider community to engage in thoughtful exchange on the relationship between  linguistics and teaching  academic literacies at the tertiary level. 

All are welcome to join this important and timely conversation.

CLICK HERE to join the discussion.