Other Events
Image
Throughout the academic year, the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies (CERLL) hosts and facilitates various types of events that bring together the scholarly community within and beyond the Â¥·ïÌìÌà (OISE).
Other Events Listing
The Centre for Research in Education at Niagara College and the Center for Educational Research in Languages and Literacies (CERLL) at OISE - University of Toronto in collaboration with: The Department of Languages and Cultures at Western University; The Faculty of Education at Western University; The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics and the Faculty of Education at York University;
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies of the University of Waterloo;
The Language Department of the University of Toronto Mississauga;
are pleased to announce the sixth Symposium of Southern Ontario Universities.
The Symposium will be held in a hybrid mode at Niagara College’s DJP Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and online
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies of the University of Waterloo;
The Language Department of the University of Toronto Mississauga;
are pleased to announce the sixth Symposium of Southern Ontario Universities.
The Symposium will be held in a hybrid mode at Niagara College’s DJP Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and online
-
The CERLL and CIDE/C premiered the docufilm No Vernacular! on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the OISE Nexus Lounge. Produced and directed by Dr. Mama Nii Owoo, the docufilm explores African multilingualism, teacher practices, and language policy in Ghana, where an astonishing 84 languages are spoken. It highlights the challenges and strategies Ghanaian teachers navigate in this linguistically diverse landscape.
A pioneering blend of research and documentary filmmaking, No Vernacular! marks a milestone in Dr. Owoo’s PhD journey and offers fresh insights into multilingual education and policy. The film has also received widespread recognition, earning a Toronto International Film Festival (TIWFF) 2025 nomination and an official selection at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival (IBDFF) 2025.
Following the screening, a panel discussion featured esteemed scholars, including OISE Professors Antoinette Gangné and Jeff Bale, and Professor Sinfree Makoni from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Enrica Piccardo (Director, CERLL), welcomed the panel for a social gathering and refreshments, with Dr. Carly Manion (Director, CIDE/C) also in attendance.
Dr. Owoo's journey in creating and showcasing the film will hopefully inspire future researchers to explore creative methodologies in their own research.
A pioneering blend of research and documentary filmmaking, No Vernacular! marks a milestone in Dr. Owoo’s PhD journey and offers fresh insights into multilingual education and policy. The film has also received widespread recognition, earning a Toronto International Film Festival (TIWFF) 2025 nomination and an official selection at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival (IBDFF) 2025.
Following the screening, a panel discussion featured esteemed scholars, including OISE Professors Antoinette Gangné and Jeff Bale, and Professor Sinfree Makoni from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Enrica Piccardo (Director, CERLL), welcomed the panel for a social gathering and refreshments, with Dr. Carly Manion (Director, CIDE/C) also in attendance.
Dr. Owoo's journey in creating and showcasing the film will hopefully inspire future researchers to explore creative methodologies in their own research.
Thank you for joining us at the the CERLL 2024 Publishing Party! We also want to thank all of our collaborators: the Research Colloquium, the OISE Student Success Center, our two student editors as well as Taylor and Francis and J-BILD.