Upcoming Initiatives
Language is Power Speaker Series
Fall and Winter (2026-27)
Online Events
More information coming soon.
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Conference Presentations
June 18, 2026
Innovating for linguistic justice in higher education: A cross-unit approach.
by Dr. Johanna Amos, Yunyi Chen, & Dr. Karalyn McRae, Queen鈥檚 University
Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference, Hamilton, ON.
Workshops
August 27, 2025
Linguistic Justice in Assessment
by Dr. Johanna Amos & Yunyi Chen, Queen鈥檚 University
This conversational workshop explored the relationship between linguistic justice and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies. Participants examined opportunities and challenges associated with AI and considered how linguistic equity can be advanced in teaching and learning environments in the age of artificial intelligence.
February 26, 2025
Linguistic Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation
by Dr. Johanna Amos & Yunyi Chen, Queen鈥檚 University
This workshop introduced the concept of linguistic justice, an anti-racist approach to language and assessment that encourages educators to critically examine the systems and structures that may limit multilingual students' opportunities to thrive academically.
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January 28, 2025
Accent Discrimination and (Re)Insitutionalized Listening
Dr. Vijay Ramjattan, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto | Sponsored by the Robert Sutherland Visitorship Fund
This interactive workshop explored accent discrimination and invited participants to reflect on how perceptions of different accents are shaped. Participants also considered how university policies, practices, and cultures can foster more inclusive listening environments that welcome linguistic diversity.
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