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The LRC offers a world-class environment for language research and education. Our goal is to better understand how we acquire and process language and how language functions as part of culture and literature.
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2025-2026 List of LRC initiatives and How to Apply
LRC Initiatives: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement
Role Play as a Teaching and Learning Technique in the Classroom
Congratulations to Capko Koffi Xavier AHODETOR (MA Applied Linguistics, LLAC) Defence: April 22, 2025 Thesis title: L'état des lieux de l'utilisation du jeu de rôle en classe de français langue seconde Examination Committee: Ozouf Amedegnato (supervisor), Cyrielle Faivre, Miao Li Neutral Chair: Cheryl Dueck
The 34th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest 2025
The annual Alberta Japanese speech contest took place for the 34th time at the TELUS Center 134, University of Alberta, and Language Research Center, University of Calgary on March 8th, 2025.
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2024
The University of Calgary’s Chinese Program hosted its annual Mid-Autumn Festival on September 20, 2024. This year’s celebration brought together students and faculty members for an afternoon of performances, hands-on cultural activities, and mooncake and tea tasting.
Think Ink 10 - Calligraphy Event with Professional Calligrapher Mami Humphreys
On a cozy afternoon on March 12, 30 students were filled with fun and enthusiasm to learn the art of Japanese calligraphy at Think Ink 10.