School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures
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We're the home of languages and linguistics at UCalgary.
You can study Arabic, Chinese, French or German. Explore Italian, Japanese, Linguistics or Russian. Learn Spanish or some of the Indigenous languages of Alberta.
Our faculty research linguistic structure and cultural, literary, and cinematic traditions. And they apply linguistic insights into language teaching, learning, and translation.
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Current courses
Current students can find up-to-date information about courses being offered in Current and Future through their Student Centre. The University Calendar linked below shows all courses, but does not indicate the terms in which they are being offered.
2025 Graduate Studies application deadlines
Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Application deadline: January 15, 2025, for admission in Fall 2025.
Linguistics:
Application deadline: January 15, 2025, for admission in Fall 2025.
Language course placement
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News and Announcements
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.
2024-2025 List of LRC initiatives and How to Apply
LRC Initiatives: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement
Class of 2024: Syntax and coding and singing — oh my! Following her passions leads one student to unexpected opportunities
Lauryn Anderson merged a love of computer science and linguistics into a combined degree in the faculties of science and art
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.
The 33rd Alberta Japanese Speech Contest 2024
Four prizes were won by UofC students with inspiring speeches in this year’s Japanese Speech Contest.
Celebrating Hinako Ishikawa: A Big Win at the Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Hinako Ishikawa for winning the "Teaching Award 2023 Sessional Instructors" award.
In the Media
In the News Safaneh Neyshabouri, Philosophy/School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in The Globe and Mail, in
Alberta tables legislation regulating pronouns in school, gender in sports, limiting access to health care
In the News Darin Flynn, Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CTV News
Drake, Kendrick Lamar beef's unlikely Calgary connection
In the News Ben Whaley, Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CBC News
Does Netflix's Avatar prove that good live-action adaptations are impossible?
In the News Darin Flynn, SLLLC, in Newsweek
Woman Wanting To Sing N-Word While Listening to Rap Sparks Fierce Debate
In the News Lloyd Sciban, Professor Emeritus, SLLLC, in Calgary Herald
City council approves Tomorrow's Chinatown cultural and development plan
In the News Darin Flynn, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Culture, in CBC.CA News
How Indigenous sign languages are helping this woman connect with her culture
Church on Thin Ice
Explore why Canadian Christians are leaving the Church in Lessons from the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada with Canadian author Angela Reitsma Bick.
Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
Calgary Central Library
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