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
Need to register in a language course and want to know what level?
News and Announcements
In the Media
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?
ALCHEMY Festival of Student Work
The Alchemy Festival of Student Work is back in full force this year with a wide range of offerings in dance, drama, music and interdisciplinary performance.
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