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
UCalgary Students Shine at the 35th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest
The 35th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest took place on March 7, 2026, bringing together students from the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Regina, and University of Saskatchewan. Undergraduate students from the Japanese Language Program delivered original speeches and won prizes across multiple categories.
PHOTOS: Teaching Awards honour best of campus educators and staff
Impact on student learning celebrated at annual event
UCalgary Teaching Awards celebrate educators who make learning extraordinary
Twenty-six educators across eight faculties recognized for outstanding impact in student teaching and learning
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
Introducing our newest faculty members
Building our academic community.
In the Media
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Printing Like It's 1450 - UofC Book Arts Lab
In the News Dennis Storoshenko, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in Defector
How a campy 1970s game show became part of Canada's national lexicon
In the News Vincent Nwosu, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in the Nigerian Tribune
Nearly 300 Nigerian languages endangered, some may disappear within a generation
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
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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
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Faculty of Arts Awards recognize faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni whose work advances research, creativity and community impact across disciplines.
April 28, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
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