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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.

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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.

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Language course placement

Need to register in a language course and want to know what level?

News and Announcements

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.

New publishing awards ensure Faculty of Arts authors reach goals

Monograph supports encourage the publication of new books

Arts Inspire Grants Recipients

Congratulations to the Arts Inspire Grant recipients! These grants support research and creative projects across all Faculty of Arts units.

19th U of C Chinese Speech Contest

The University of Calgary Chinese Program successfully hosted the 19th Chinese Speech Contest, coordinated by Professor Emei Wang

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

In the Media

In the News Mung Ting Chung, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CityNews Halifax

5 Things you need to know about the Year of the Snake

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 Lloyd Sciban, Professor Emeritus, SLLLC, in Calgary Herald

City council approves Tomorrow's Chinatown cultural and development plan

Upcoming events


The Middle Ages in 3D: Student Exhibition

The Middle Ages in 3D: Student Exhibition

Join us for an exhibit showcasing how History Studies 220 students used research and 3D printing to revive the medieval past.

April 11 & 14
Taylor Family Digital Library, Suite 520 

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