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

Programs & Offerings

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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May 5

Canadiensis: Meeting the People Who Make a Country

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
360 Tory Building, Carleton University

May 9

Spring Open House for Prospective Students

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Richcraft Hall, Carleton University

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Multi Day

Convocation for the Class of 2026

June 8 to 12
Field House, Carleton University

Jun 18

Ottawa Grad Career Fair

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Nepean Sportsplex , Ottawa , ON

Recent News

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Students from Carleton’s German Program Visit Embassy

Invited visits to the German Embassy in Ottawa are a long-standing and valued tradition at Carleton, and this year students past and present, along with …

Contract Instructor Opportunities | Fall 2026 & Winter 2027

Pursuant to Articles 15 to 18 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, and subject to both budgetary and administrative approvals, applications are invited …

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Video Drop: Linguavision 2026

We know you’ve been waiting, now it’s finally here. Check out the video from this year’s Linguavision 2026!

That’s a Wrap | 2025-2026

As Director I get to witness the many accomplishments and all that good stuff that comes out of SLaLS over the course of the year. …