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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.

Attendees at the German event on February 13

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). …

Image of Mami Sasaki with Carleton University students at the 37th annual Japanese Speech Contest in Ottawa

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 …

From left to right: Japanese writing, Sahidic Coptic script, and an image of a person doing ASL

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 …

ALDS 5407 Language Policy and Planning with Jaffer Sheyholislami

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). …

Image of the SLaLS staff: Rachel Kashul, Tabbatha Malouin, Mike Barker, Heather Dugas, and Kimberley Seguin

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” …

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