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Welcome to the School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS)!

Welcome to Carleton University’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies, the place on campus for all things language. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Linguistics and in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, and are proud to offer a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL), world-class modern language courses, English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (ESLA), and advanced Communication Courses for the Disciplines and Professions.

Undergraduate Programs

Discover our undergraduate programs (BA and BSc), CTESL, and minors.

Graduate Programs

Read more about our graduate programs (MA, PhD, Graduate Diploma).

ESL Requirements

Learn about ESL and how to register in our Credit ESL (ESLA) courses.

Language Background Questionnaire

Learn more about taking our language courses.

Upcoming Events

Jan 31

Arts and Social Sciences Fair

  • 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre , Ottawa , ON
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Feb 4

Career Services Winter Career and Networking Fair

  • 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 2nd floor, Teraanga Commons, Carleton University

Mar 14

March Open House for Prospective Students

  • 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • TBD

Mar 31

Linguavision 2026

  • 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall, Carleton University

Recent News

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CTESL Graduate Sophia Hiles Lands Teaching Position With the OCDSB

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Hyounjeong Yoo Receives Funding Through CUELF

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Carleton Celebrates Día de Muertos

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BTS as a Case Study: What K-Pop Teaches Us About Korean Language and Society

Videos

Linguistics at Carleton | Jasmine’s Story

Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at Carleton | Emily’s Story

CTESL Program at Carleton University

Modern Languages at Carleton University

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