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
Feb 27
Korean Speech Contest
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5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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435 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University
Feb 28
37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Embassy of Japan , Ottawa , ON
Mar 5
SLaLS Graduate Student Support Group
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6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Virtual Event
Multi Day
First-Year Student Check-In Chats
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February 23 to March 13
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Hybrid Event
Recent News
SLaLS Team Recognized at Service Excellence Awards
Each year, Service Excellence Awards are presented to recognize the outstanding contributions that faculty and staff make at Carleton University. On February 26, 2026, the 2025 Service …
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 …
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 …