Contact
The School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS) has two office locations on campus. We have a Language Centre in St. Patrick’s Building, and our degree program staff are located in Paterson Hall.
Office Closure Alert for Spring/Summer 2026
The main office in 236 Paterson Hall is closed until August 14 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 below.
Language Centre | 358 St. Patrick’s Building
The Language Centre is home to the Language Labs and the Language Learning Resource Centre (LLRC). It houses the offices of staff and faculty for Academic English as a Second Language (ESLA), Communication Courses for the Disciplines and Professions (CCDP), and Modern Languages.
Phone Number: 613-520-6612
ESLA/ESLR Inquiries: credit.esla@carleton.ca
Communication Courses (CCDP and ECMP) Inquiries: slals@carleton.ca
Modern Languages Course Inquiries: slals@carleton.ca
Degree Programs Office | 236 Paterson Hall
The Degree Programs Office houses staff and faculty for our Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies (ALDS) and Linguistics (LING) programs.
Phone Number: 613-520-2802
Undergraduate Inquiries: SLALSUndergraduate@carleton.ca
Graduate Inquiries: SLALSGraduate@carleton.ca
Spring/Summer Office Hours
During the spring/summer, SLaLS staff will be working a hybrid schedule with a mix of online and in person presence. Our summer hours are in effect until Friday, August 14 inclusive. Staff will return to staffing both offices (in Paterson Hall and St. Patrick’s Building) on Monday, August 17.
| Date | Office Hours | Remote or In Person Services |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 8:30AM – 4:30PM | Remote only |
| Tuesdays | 8:30AM – 4:30PM | In person (St. Patrick’s Building) |
| Wednesdays | 8:30AM – 4:30PM | In person (St. Patrick’s Building) |
| Thursdays | 8:30AM – 4:30PM | In person (St. Patrick’s Building) |
| Fridays | 8:30AM – 4:30PM | Remote only |
Meet Your Administrative and Technical Support Staff
Not sure where to direct your question(s)?
Get in touch with us at slals@carleton.ca