School of Linguistics and Language Studies

Welcome to Carleton University’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies, the place on campus for all things LANGUAGE. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Linguistics and in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, and are proud to offer a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL), world-class modern language courses, English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (ESLA), and advanced Communication Courses for the Disciplines and Professions. Members of our school share a fascination and passion for LANGUAGE. If you do too, then this is the place for you.

Important Notice:

Course delivery types vary for courses being offered this Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. See specific course delivery details for more information.

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Undergraduate Programs

Read more about our undergraduate programs and minors.

Graduate Programs

Read more about our M.A and Ph.D programs.

ESL Requirements

Learn about ESL and how to register in our Credit ESL courses.

Language Background Questionnaire

Learn more about taking our language courses.

Upcoming Events

Nov
28

SLaLS Graduate Student Writing and Support Group

2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Nov
29

SALaDS’ End of Term Celebration

6:00 PM

Feb
05

Career Services Winter Career and Networking Fair

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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News

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Students Learn Traditional Korean Drum Music

With bands like BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids, Korean pop music has been on the rise for years now, since the Hallyu (Korean Wave) began in the early 2000’s. But what about more traditional forms of Korean music like Sinawi,... More

Friday, November 8, 2024

Celebrating Fall 2024 SLaLS Graduates

The Carleton community will celebrate fall convocation this weekend to honour more than 1,200 students as they receive their degrees. This fall, the SLaLS Class of 2024 includes 8 BA graduates, 1 BSc graduate, 2 MA graduates, and our very first PhD in... More

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Autumn is a Season for Japanese Culture!

In Japan, autumn is celebrated as a time rich in cultural activities, highlighted by Cultural Day, during which many universities host cultural festivals for visitors. On November 1st, we hosted our own version of the cultural festival titled “Ink and Paper: Exploring Japanese Traditions.” During the event, participants explored traditional arts such as... More

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