School of Linguistics and Language Studies

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 ESL (CTESL), world-class modern language courses, English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (ESLA), and advanced Communication Courses for the Disciplines and Professions. Members of our school share a fascination and passion for LANGUAGE. If you do too, then this is the place for you.

Important Notice:

Course delivery types vary for courses being offered this Winter and Summer 2024. See specific course delivery details for more information.

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Undergraduate Programs

Read more about our undergraduate programs and minors.

Graduate Programs

Read more about our M.A and Ph.D programs.

ESL Requirements

Learn about ESL and how to register in our Credit ESL courses.

Language Background Questionnaire

Learn more about taking our language courses.

News

Monday, April 15, 2024

SLaLS Members Participating in Upcoming CU Teaching Innovation Symposium

SLaLS colleagues and students (past and present) are participating in the upcoming InspirED 2024: CU teaching Innovation Symposium. Nina Doré (Educational Development Facilitator and ALDS... More

SLaLS colleagues and students (past and present) are participating in the upcoming InspirED 2024: CU teaching Innovation Symposium. Nina Doré (Educational Development Facilitator and ALDS PhD Graduate) is facilitating a panel on experiential learning Mako Hirotani is presenting in a session on the scholarship of teaching and learning ALDS and ESLA students... More

Friday, April 12, 2024

Languages Take the Stage

March and April have been busy months for language students in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, as they took the stage to expand their language skills beyond the classroom. In March, students studying Korean and Japanese competed in regional... More

Monday, April 8, 2024

2024 Lynne Young ALDS Graduate Award Recipient Announced

Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Lynne Young ALDS Graduate Award, Hyounjeong Yoo. The award was announced by long-time friend and colleague of Lynne Young, Dr. Trudy O’Brien, at the Graduate Student Symposium on Friday, April 5. Hyounjeong is a PhD student in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies and conducts research on the... More

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