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AFS GVF Fourth Annual Summer School: Mozambique Edition

Language and Education Policies in Formerly Colonized African Contexts

The summer school centers on bilingual and multilingual education in African countries, with a focus on Mozambique’s experiences.

General Coordination

  • Prof. Ezra Chambal Nhampoca, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Prof. David Langa, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Prof. Gervásio Chambo, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Prof. Cristine Severo, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Prof. Sinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State University, United States of America

Organizing Committee

The Organizing Committee is composed of members from Eduardo Mondlane University, the Pedagogical University of Maputo, the Federal University of Santa Catarina, the University of Coimbra, and the Pennsylvania State University, as listed below:

  • Adelina Stela Chambal, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Albino Chivambo, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Armando Magaia, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Célia Cossa Mutevuia, Ph.D., Pedagogical University of Maputo, Mozambique
  • Prof. Cristine Severo, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Prof. David Langa, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Prof. Ezra Chambal Nhampoca, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Félix Tembe, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Prof. Gervásio Chambo, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Henrique Mateus Orlando, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Jane Rosalina Muzime, Undergraduate Student, B.A. in Bantu Language Education, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Joaquim Razão, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • José Pedro Pereira, B.A., University of Coimbra, Portugal
  • Maria Víctor, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University & the Ministry of Education and Culture, Mozambique
  • Nelsa Bila, B.A., National Institute of Geographical Names, Mozambique
  • Prof. Nelsa Nhantumbo, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Pereira Ritos Armando, Undergraduate Student, B.A. in Bantu Language Education, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Ricardo Bulaque, B.A., Pedagogical University of Maputo, Mozambique
  • Prof. Sinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State University, United States of America
  • Vasco Sande, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Zeferino Ugembe, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique

Secretariat

  • José Pedro Pereira, B.A., University of Coimbra, Portugal
  • Maria Víctor, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University & the Ministry of Education and Culture, Mozambique
  • Nelsa Bila, B.A., National Institute of Geographical Names, Mozambique
  • Ricardo Bulaque, B.A., Pedagogical University of Maputo, Mozambique
  • Jane Rosalina Muzime, Undergraduate Student, B.A. in Bantu Language Education, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
  • Pereira Ritos Armando, Undergraduate Student, B.A. in Bantu Language Education, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique

Program

Day 1: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:50–2:25 p.m. | Opening Ceremony
Arrival of Participants (1:50-2:00 p.m.)
Opening Remarks (2:00-2:10 p.m.)
  • Prof. Ezra Chambal Nhampoca, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Prof. Sinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State University
Institutional Remarks (2:10–2:25 p.m.)
  • Nelson Ernesto, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Languages, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Carlito Companhia, Ph.D., Deputy Director for Research and Extension, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Samuel Quive, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Eduardo Mondlane University
Chair and Moderator
Masters of ceremonies:
  • Pércida Langa, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Albino Chivambo, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
Opening Keynote: Decolonial Bantu Linguistics
  • Prof. Sinfree Makoni, Pennsylvania State University
  • Prof. Ashraf Abdelhay, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Discussion (3:15–4:00 p.m.)
Chair and Moderator
  • Prof. David Langa, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Henrique Mateus Orlando, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
Language and education policies in Mozambique: The gap between language and education policies and practices in Mozambique
Speakers
  • Prof. Samima Patel, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Geraldo Macalane, Ph.D., Rovuma University
  • Lucério Gundane, Ph.D., Save University
  • Júlio Sandaca, Ph.D., Púnguè University
Chair and Moderator
  • Célia Cossa Mutevuia, Ph.D., Pedagogical University of Maputo
  • Mário Biriate, Ph.D., Púnguè University

Day 2: Thursday, August 20, 2026

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Roundtable 1
The B.A. program in Bantu language education: Trajectories, challenges and achievements*
Speakers:
  • Plaquicédia Chafota, M.A., Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Egídio Monjane, B.A., National Institute for Educational Development
  • Maria Artur Víctor Chauchane, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Nelsa Bila, B.A., National Institute of Geographical Names
  • Muanema Carlos, B.A., LexLiMo
  • Júlio Paulo, B.A., Teacher Training Institute of Monapo, Nampula Province

*No YouTube transmission

Chair and Moderator
  • Prof. Nelsa Nhantumbo, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Félix Tembe, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University
Translation policies in multilingual contexts: The gap between translation policies and practices in Mozambique
Speakers:
  • Carlos Mondlane, Ph.D., Member of Parliament
  • Vitorino Bila, B.A., Bible Society of Mozambique
  • Albino Chavale, Ph.D., Pedagogical University of Maputo
Chair and Moderator
  • Armando Magaia, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Joaquim Razão, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
Bilingual education as a decolonial policy to be strengthened and consolidated
Speakers
  • Representative of the Ministry of Education
  • Maurício Bernardo, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Representative from South Africa (to be confirmed)
  • Prof. Ezron Mangwaya, Midlands State University
Chair and Moderator
  • Zeferino Ugembe, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Adelina Stela Chambal, M.A., Eduardo Mondlane University

Day 3: Friday, August 21, 2026

2:00–4:00 p.m. | Working Group 3
Linguistic citizenship*
  • Speakers to be confirmed

*No YouTube transmission

Chair and Moderator
  • Prof. Gervásio Chambo, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Vasco Magona Sande, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
Decolonizing multilingualism in African countries: Minoritized languages and their place in sociopolitical life after independence
Speakers:
  • Prof. Armindo Ngunga, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Prof. Cristine Severo, Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Prof. Bento Sitoe, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • Salomão Moyana, Ph.D., Eduardo Mondlane University
Chair and Moderator
  • Prof. Ezra Chambal Nhampoca, Eduardo Mondlane University
  • José Pedro Pereira, B.A., University of Coimbra