The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics
A message from the Head of Department

Dr Savrina Chinien - Senior Lecturer in French, Francophone Literatures and Film

Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics! Our unwavering commitment to service excellence provides an enriching environment that supports language study, cultural immersion and linguistic research. With our wealth of knowledge and experience, we cultivate critical thinking and adaptability for success in an ever-evolving globalized world. Through internationally recognized qualitative programs and the promotion of linguistic diversity, we empower our stakeholders locally, regionally and internationally to connect and thrive. Your success is our priority.

News & Events

ELPT—Next Session

The next sitting of the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) will take place from

Thursday 17th September to Tuesday 6th October, 2026, and will be held online via Zoom from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Call for Papers

The CCESALIA Journal invites manuscripts and other contributions on the Linguistic Cultural Anthropology, the Sociolinguistics, and the Language and Society of the…

What Our Students Say

Liseli Raphael | BA French and Spanish (Double Major)

"My UWI journey has been incredible thus far! I didn't think it was possible for me to love French and Spanish more than I already did but this programme has truly...

Cathy-Jo Winchester | BA Spanish

"As a BA Spanish student, I have grown personally and academically. My interaction with native Spanish speakers from around the world has opened my eyes to new cultures...
Call For Papers

New Voices / Nouvelles voix / Nuevas voces – Post-Postcolonial Caribbean Literature

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | May 3-5, 2027 | Organized by UWI St. Augustine and Sorbonne Université

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for our upcoming international conference “New Voices / Nouvelles voix / Nuevas voces. Post-Postcolonial Caribbean Literature”

To be held in Port of Spain, May 3-5, 2027.