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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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Feb 27

Korean Speech Contest

  • 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  • 435 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University

Feb 28

37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa

  • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Embassy of Japan , Ottawa , ON

Mar 5

SLaLS Graduate Student Support Group

  • 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Virtual Event

Multi Day

First-Year Student Check-In Chats

  • February 23 to March 13
  • Hybrid Event

Recent News

Making Washi

Tani Chihiro visited Carleton University to share her passion for washi-making with students in our Japanese courses. Wa (和) and shi (紙) literally means “Japanese paper” …

Experiential Learning Hub Media Team Wins Maple Media Distinction Award for Video Featuring Peggy Hartwick

The Experiential Learning Hub’s Media Team has recently been recognized with a Maple Media Distinction Award for their project, Teaching Toolkit. “The Maple Media Awards recognize creativity and …

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Rachelle Vessey Published in Language in Society

Associate Professor Rachelle Vessey recently co-published a new article in the leading sociolinguistics journal Language in Society, titled “A tripartite model examining language ideologies: Exploring …

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Eva Kartchava and Mike Murphy Each Awarded Future Learning Innovation Fellowship

Congratulations to Professors Eva Kartchava and Mike Murphy, recipients of the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship from Teaching and Learning Services (TLS). This Fellowship provides funding …

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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