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.
Office Closure Alert for Spring/Summer 2026
The main office in 236 Paterson Hall is closed until August 14 inclusive, and degree program staff for Linguistics (LING) and Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (ALDS) 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
Mohammad Reza Montazeri Published in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies
Congratulations to PhD student Mohammad Reza Montazeri, who has recently published a book review in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies. Mohammad …
Discovering Canada One Story at a Time
Carleton was pleased to welcome Drs. Arianna Dagnino and Stefano Gulmanelli to campus recently as part of their “Canadiensis: Meeting the People Who Make a Country” lecture …
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Goethe-Zertifikat A2
Congratulations to those Carleton students who wrote the Goethe‑Zertifikat A2 exam in April. Results are in and everyone who wrote – almost half of this year’s …
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 …
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!