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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.

Office Closure Alert for Spring/Summer 2025

The main office in 236 Paterson Hall is closed May 12 until August 15 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

Read more about our undergraduate programs (BA, BA Honours and BSc Honours) 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

May 30

Graduate Student Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) Study Group

  • 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Virtual Event

Jun 13

Ottawa Grad Career Fair

  • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Nepean Sportsplex , Ottawa , ON
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Multi Day

Convocation for the Class of 2025

  • June 16 to 20
  • Carleton University , Carleton University

Sep 2

Academic Orientation Day

  • 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Carleton University , Carleton University

Recent News

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Contract Instructor Opportunities | Fall 2025 & Winter 2026

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Video Drop: Speaker Series with Chris Hart

The School of Linguistics and Language Studies hosted a Speaker Series event on April 8, 2025. Dr. Chris Hart from…

That’s a Wrap | 2024-2025

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SLaLS Teaching Assistants Receive TA Awards

A number of our Teaching Assistants have been nominated for Teaching and Learning Services’ (TLS) Outstanding TA Award for 2024-2025.…

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