Course Spotlight: Language Policy and Planning

Discover how language planning influences language structure, use, beliefs, and social life in ALDS 5407S, our summer graduate course on Language Policy and Planning (LPP). This course offers an in-depth look at how communities, institutions, and governments shape linguistic futures.

Participants must also attend the international conference “Multidisciplinary Approaches in Language Policy and Planning: From Talk to Action” on June 17–19. Students will submit weekly reflections, deliver PowerPoint presentations based on empirical research in LPP, and write a critical, reflective report on conference presentations.

Discover the LPP topics that interest you most!

Course Details

Summer 2026 | May 6 to June 18
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:35 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
For questions, contact jaffer.sheyholislami@carleton.ca

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Public Class Schedule

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Registration

Registration at Carleton is done through Carleton Central.

Degree students will be able to register for the summer session beginning March 19, 2026. Summer 2026 personalized timetickets for degree students will be available in Step 1 of the Registration menu in Carleton Central on March 12, 2026.