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.
2023 Graduate Studies application deadlines
Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Application deadline: January 15, 2023, for admission in Fall 2023.
Linguistics:
Application deadline: January 15, 2023, for admission in Fall 2023.
Language course placement
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News and Announcements
List of LRC Initiatives for 2023 - 2024 & How to Apply
SLLLC Student Wins Special Prize at National Japanese Speech Contest
SLLLC Student Jessie Zheng accepted the Special Prize at the 34th National Japanese Speech Contest
Graduate Students' Association honours award recipients for 2022-23 academic year
Keira Gunn and Ariel Kim awarded prestigious Leadership Awards at GSA Awards Gala 2023
SLLLC Graduate Forum 2023
School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures Graduate Forum
Think Ink 9 - Calligraphy Event
At the University of Calgary, the Japanese Department has always focused on expanding its<br /> experience to reflect Japanese culture more thoroughly. The department tries to present<br /> students with diverse cultural backgrounds as global cultures grow more interconnected.
32nd Alberta Japanese Speech Contest 2023
Four prizes were won by UofC students with inspiring speeches in this year’s<br /> Japanese Speech Contest.
In the Media
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
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?
Hello/Goodbye 2023
Join us as we welcome incoming 2023-2024 Canadian Writer-in-Residence Francine Cunningham and thank outgoing writer Leah Horlick for her residency in 2022-2023
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