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
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
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
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 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
The Myth of Jewish Humour
Join Dr. Roni Cohen, PhD (Goethe University), for a look at European Jewish popular culture and medieval Purim parodies in this exciting launch of the Jewish Culture Forum.
May 27, 12 p.m.
Online via Zoom
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