School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS)
Welcome to the place on campus for all things language. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Linguistics and 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.
Office Closure Alert for Spring/Summer 2026
The main office in 236 Paterson Hall is closed until August 21 inclusive, and degree program staff will be working a hybrid schedule in St. Patrick’s Building during this time. Our summer hours are listed here.
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
Aug 15
Summer Orientation Day
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9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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Carleton University, Carleton University
Multi Day
Summer Writing Group
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May 4 to August 27
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Hybrid Event
Sep 8
Academic Orientation Day
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9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Carleton University, Carleton University
Recent News
Carleton Students Head to Japan with JET Programme
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PhD Students Published in Language Teaching Research
SLaLS at the Corpora & Discourse International Conference
