Celebrate SLaLS Graduates at Convocation
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 14 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
Multi Day
Convocation for the Class of 2026
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June 8 to 12
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Field House, Carleton University
Jun 18
Ottawa Grad Career Fair
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10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Nepean Sportsplex , Ottawa , ON
Multi Day
Virtual and On-Campus Registration Information Sessions
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June 3 to 26
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Hybrid Event
Recent News
Kiara Gibbs-Cawker Selected for Prestigious National Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Janett Martinez-Amador Presents at Conference in Salamanca, Spain
Special Topics in 2026-2027
Mohammad Reza Montazeri Published in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies
Discovering Canada One Story at a Time
