News
Keep up with the latest stories, achievements, and events from Carleton University’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLaLS). Here, you will find inspiring student and alumni stories, innovative faculty research, and exciting updates and opportunities.
Celebrating 75 Years of Shared Canada/Germany Diplomacy
Carleton University’s German language program came together to celebrate 75 years of shared diplomacy between Canada and Germany on February 13.
Order Your CATL Merch Before March 13
The Carleton Applied and Theoretical Linguistics Society (CATL) has merchandise for pre-order! This year, CATL is offering tote bags ($25), t-shirts ($25), and hoodies ($45). …
Carleton Students Shine at the 37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa
The 37th Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa took place at the embassy of Japan on February 28. The speech contest has been a great opportunity …
Kwän Dék’án’ Do Research Project Showcase
On Thursday, February 26, faculty and students from the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, along with colleagues and students from the School of Information …
SLaLS Offering a Variety of Mini-Courses in Spring 2026
We are excited to share that some members of the School of Linguistics and Language Studies will be offering mini-courses this spring through Carleton’s Mini-Courses …
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). …
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” …