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
Jan 23
SLaLS Graduate Student Support Group
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10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Virtual Event
Jan 31
Arts and Social Sciences Fair
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre , Ottawa , ON
Feb 2
Opening Doors: Understanding Language Learning for Students With Exceptionalities
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7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
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Virtual Event
Feb 4
Career Services Winter Career and Networking Fair
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10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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2nd floor, Teraanga Commons, Carleton University
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