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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

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Multi Day

FASS and OCDSB Project Collaboration Event

  • December 15 to 17
  • Atrium Richcraft Hall, Carleton University

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

Recent News

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2 min read

Kimberley Seguin Receives Sheila McCallum Leadership Award

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4 min read

Contract Instructor Opportunities | Summer 2026

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2 min read

Meet the Recipients of the Phil Boland Memorial Scholarship

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2 min read

Carleton University Hosts Fifth Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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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