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
Find out what courses are being offered in current and future semesters, and explore course outlines.
Fall 2020 Grad Studies application deadlines
Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Application deadline: January 15
Linguistics:
Application deadline: June 30
Language course placement
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News and Announcements
Appointment of Vice-Dean, Faculty of Arts
Please join us in welcoming Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot to the Dean's Office...
In the Media
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
In the News: Darin Flynn, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, MyMcMurray.com
Oxford English Dictionary declares 'VAX' 2021 Word of the Year
In the News: Darin Flynn, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in NewsTalk 1010
Curious Kids: How are languages formed?
In the News: Darin Flynn, Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in The National Post
Curious Kids: How are languages formed?
Welcome Leah Horlick
Acclaimed poet Leah Horlick has stepped into the role of 2022-23 Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Join us in welcoming Leah on Monday, October 17 at the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program’s annual Hello/Goodbye event.
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