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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.

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Julie McCarroll and Mike Murphy Receive 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation

Congratulations to Julie McCarroll and Mike Murphy for receiving a 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation. The fund recognizes research excellence …

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Brian Strong Receives Teaching Achievement Award

Congratulations to Brian Strong! Brian received a Teaching Achievement Award from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for his project, titled “The Pedagogical …

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Jaffer Sheyholislami to Publish First Comprehensive Resource on the Kurdish Language

Congratulations to Jaffer Sheyholislami, co-editor for The Oxford Handbook of Kurdish Linguistics, the first-ever comprehensive resource on the Kurdish language. The handbook brings together contributors …

From Classroom to Community: Applied Linguistics for a Changing World

Program Now Available for Upcoming Graduate Student Symposium

Exciting news! The program is now available for the upcoming Graduate Student Symposium taking place on Thursday, April 2.

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Julie McCarroll, Peggy Hartwick, and Mike Murphy Published in International Journal of English for Academic Purposes

Professors Julie McCarroll, Peggy Hartwick, and Mike Murphy recently published a new article in the International Journal of English for Academic Purposes: Research and Practice, …

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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.

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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 …

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