Since its inception in 1942, Carleton University has prided itself on being in touch with the community it serves (in Ottawa, across Canada, and internationally) by providing cutting-edge and hands-on education to its24,000+ full- and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Carleton is known for its specializations in journalism, public affairs, and its successful language programs. Located in Canada\u2019s capital, Carleton is home to a large number of students who speak or are looking to learn a second\/additional language. The School of Linguistics and Language Studies<\/a> (SLaLS) is \u201cthe place on campus for everything language\u201d and offers a variety of programs and courses in linguistics, applied linguistics and discourse studies (ALDS), and modern languages.<\/p>\n SLaLS\u2019 award-winning faculty and a unique approach to the study of language attract academically focused students. The field of ALDS is an example of the School\u2019s distinctness in that several research areas from separate research traditions are combined into a single program, allowing for an introduction to the field at the undergraduate level and a deeper analysis at the graduate level. In addition, the Certificate in TESL program prepares teachers of English as a second language, permitting the graduates to practice in and outside Canada. The training ALDS graduates receive places them above their peers for careers in language education, government, business and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n World-class programs in American Sign Language, Japanese and other languages offer minors to all undergraduate students, and English for Academic Purposes courses prepare speakers of other languages for linguistic success at university.<\/p>\n All conference sessions will be held on Carleton University campus,\u00a0at\u00a0Richcraft Hall.<\/a>\u00a0This part of campus is the newest addition, with an open concept design and technologically-equipped rooms. The building also features a beautiful balcony that overlooks the Rideau River.Richcraft Hall is easily accessible above ground or via the tunnel that stretches the length of the University. All the conference rooms will be equipped with a computer, screen, high-speed Internet connection, and a projector. Wireless network will also be made available.<\/p>\nConference Site<\/h3>\n