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.
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
Apr 7
CATL End-Year Event + Conlang Escape Room
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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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211 Teraanga Commons, Carleton University
Apr 8
2026 Honours Thesis Conference
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10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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318 Southam Hall, Carleton University
Apr 9
SLaLS Study Lounge
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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
Multi Day
Conversation Groups in the LLRC
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January 6 to April 10
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337 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University
Recent News
Julie McCarroll and Mike Murphy Receive 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation
Congratulations to Julie McCarroll and Mike Murphy for receiving a 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation. The fund recognizes research excellence …
Brian Strong Receives Teaching Achievement Award
Congratulations to Brian Strong! Brian received a Teaching Achievement Award from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for his project, titled “The Pedagogical …
Jaffer Sheyholislami to Publish First Comprehensive Resource on the Kurdish Language
Congratulations to Jaffer Sheyholislami, co-editor for The Oxford Handbook of Kurdish Linguistics, the first-ever comprehensive resource on the Kurdish language. The handbook brings together contributors …
Program Now Available for Upcoming Graduate Student Symposium
Exciting news! The program is now available for the upcoming Graduate Student Symposium taking place on Thursday, April 2.