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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

Find out what courses are being offered in current and future semesters, and explore course outlines.

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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.

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Language course placement

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

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?

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