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Dr. Shanaaz Mohammed is an Assistant Professor of French and French Program Coordinator at Marist College’s School of Liberal Arts. Originally from Trinidad, she specializes in Francophone Caribbean Studies with a focus on South Asian diaspora representations in literature. She integrates AI tools like ChatGPT to gamify and personalize language learning, emphasizing grammar through cultural context.
- Education: PhD, MA (Florida State University); BA (University of the West Indies, St. Augustine)
- Key Research: Coral poetics, Aapravasi Ghat heritage, Coolitude theory, and digital pedagogy
- Initiatives: Developed the Virtual Exchange Program (VExP) with Université de la Réunion for collaborative language instruction
Her recent publications explore Khal Torabully’s poetry and Ernest Moutoussamy’s narratives. She advocates for ethical AI use in education, addressing algorithmic bias and cultural stereotyping, while promoting cautious optimism about technology’s role in enhancing human-centered language learning.
Scientific Awards
- Northeast Modern Language Association (NeMLA) Postcolonial Essay Award (2022)
She teaches all levels of French language, literature, and culture courses, emphasizing the global diversity of the French-speaking world beyond France.
