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 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.
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
Mar 23
Information Session | Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
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1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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Hybrid Event
Mar 25
CATL Networking Event
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12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
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Mike’s Place Pub | 209 Nideyinàn, Carleton University
Mar 25
TESL Practitioners’ Forum: Adult ESL Literacy
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2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
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2017 Dunton Tower, Carleton University
Mar 31
Linguavision 2026
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7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall, Carleton University
Recent News
Celebrating 75 Years of Shared Canada/Germany Diplomacy
Carleton University’s German language program came together to celebrate 75 years of shared diplomacy between Canada and Germany on February 13.
Order Your CATL Merch Before March 13
The Carleton Applied and Theoretical Linguistics Society (CATL) has merchandise for pre-order! This year, CATL is offering tote bags ($25), t-shirts ($25), and hoodies ($45). …
Carleton Students Shine at the 37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa
The 37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa took place at the embassy of Japan on February 28. The speech contest has been a great opportunity …
Kwän Dék’án’ Do Research Project Showcase
On Thursday, February 26, faculty and students from the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, along with colleagues and students from the School of Information …