The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (SLLLC)
The School offers programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Linguistics, along with courses in Indigenous Languages. It is located in Craigie Hall.
Contact Information:
Location: Social Sciences 1152
Phone Number: 403.220.5300
Fax Number: 403.289.1123
Email: slllc@ucalgary.ca
Website: arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures
Program Advice:
Students should consult an undergraduate program advisor in the Arts Students’ Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements. Advising contact information can be found online: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising.
Introduction
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures offers programs that focus on Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and the literatures and cultures associated with these languages, as well as programs in general linguistics. It also offers an interdisciplinary program in East Asian Studies.
The language programs challenge students to think critically about the relationship between language and culture, theories of language competency, cross-cultural awareness, including literature and film studies, and the socio-linguistic histories involved.
The School recognizes the special role and place that French, as one of our country’s two official languages, has played and continues to play in the socio-historical context of Canada. The French programs encompass French Canada, French-speaking Europe, francophone African literatures, critical theories, sociolinguistics and second language teaching.
Linguistics programs educate students in the scientific study of language. Linguistic analysis and theory (syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, phonetics, historical linguistics) constitute the core, which is enriched by the focal areas of language acquisition and processing and the analysis of Indigenous languages of Canada. Students in Linguistics can pursue a concentration in Applied Linguistics or Speech-Language Sciences.
Courses Without Prerequisites
Besides the beginners' language courses and Linguistics 201 (course), which serve as entry points into the programs administered by the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, a number of no-prerequisite courses of broad interest taught in the official languages (English or French) are available to all students. The complete list is available at arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/future-students/courses.
Placement in Language Courses
It is essential that students register in the appropriate level of language course to ensure that they are suited for the level of language instruction in the course and to ensure that all students enrolled in a course are at a similar level of language competence. See Placement in Language Courses on the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures website.
Students who misrepresent their language competence will be subject to a charge of academic dishonesty under the regulations on academic misconduct outlined in K.3 in the Academic Regulations section of the University Calendar.
For the purposes of the School of Languages, Literatures, Linguistics and Culture, a ‘native speaker’ is a student who was raised and schooled in one of the languages that we teach; a ‘heritage language’ learner is a student who was raised in one of the languages we teach but not schooled in that language.
Native speakers are not eligible to take beginners’ or, in some programs, intermediate level language courses in their native language nor may they receive credit by special assessment or receive advanced credit. They are eligible to take literature, linguistics, and culture courses.
In contrast, heritage language learners may be able to take language courses for credit but must contact the respective language program's advisor within the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in order to determine the appropriate course in which to register. Heritage language learners who fail to consult with the language advisor may be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
Placement in Introductory Courses in German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish
Students who register in introductory courses in German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students via D2L up to a month before the first day of class. Students must be registered in the respective course in order to access the D2L site.
Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
Placement in Arabic and Chinese Courses
All students wishing to take a course in Arabic or Chinese for the first time must contact the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in order to determine the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
For more information please consult the School website at arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/arabic-language-muslim-cultures/assessment-and-placement (Arabic) and arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/chinese/home/assessment-and-placement (Chinese).
Placement in French Courses
Les étudiants doivent choisir comme premier demi-cours celui qui correspond à leurs connaissances de la langue française. Les étudiants qui ont suivi French 30 ou French N30 s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 213 (course). Ceux qui ont suivi French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30 ou leur équivalent s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 225 (course). Il est fortement recommandé, en cas de doute, de s'adresser à l'École de langues, linguistique, littératures et cultures avant la période des inscriptions.
Les étudiants de langue maternelle française et ceux dont le niveau d'études dans ces langues est supérieur à celui du diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (y compris les étudiants provenant d'un programme bilingue ou d'immersion) doivent obligatoirement consulter l'École de langues, linguistique, littératures et cultures, en la personne du conseiller pédagogique (programme de français), pour se faire diriger vers le(s) cours conforme(s) à leur niveau.
Students should choose a first course in French appropriate to their command of the language. Students with French 30 or French N30 should enrol in French 213 (course). Those with credit in French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30, or equivalent should enrol in French 225 (course). In all cases of doubt as to proper placement, students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures before the registration period.
Native French speakers, and those whose existing level of study is higher than completion of the high school courses above (including students from bilingual or immersion programs) must consult the French program advisor in the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures for placement advice on courses appropriate to their existing language competence.
Additional Information for Students with High School German
Students who have completed German 30 normally begin with German 331 (course).
Additional Information for Students with Previous Knowledge of Spanish
Students with Spanish 30 should enrol in Spanish 203 (course). Those with credit in Spanish Language Arts 30, or a DELE Spanish Diploma (A2 or B1) should enrol in Spanish 321 (course).
Spanish-speaking students or students with some prior knowledge of Spanish (including graduates of the IB program or a bilingual or immersion program) should enrol in Spanish 321 (course). In all cases of doubt as to proper placement, students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the School of Languages, Linguistics Literatures and Cultures, through the Undergraduate Advisor for Spanish, to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of language competence.
Study Abroad
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures encourages its students to take advantage of possibilities for studying off-campus, wherever one of its target languages is spoken. Detailed information on exchange programs and Study Abroad programs in Arabic, Chinese, French (in Quebec or elsewhere), German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish is available from the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures and/or University of Calgary International.
Students planning to study at another institution must obtain a letter of permission from their faculty. They are strongly advised to consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures beforehand to discuss details concerning course selection and transfer of credit.
Le Centre français/The French Centre
Le Centre français est situé à Craigie Hall (C301). Le Centre propose un choix d'activités culturelles et gère "Le francofonne," lieu de rencontre et centre multimédia où l'on peut se détendre dans une ambiance francophone.
Le Centre gère aussi des cours accrédités donnés en français dans différentes disciplines (French Language Instruction Program ou FLIP) permettant à l'étudiant de renforcer sa maîtrise de la langue. Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre français, 403.220.7226, ucalgary.ca/frenchcentre/.
The French Centre is located in Craigie Hall (C301). The Centre offers a variety of cultural activities, and operates "Le francofonne," a drop-in and media learning centre for those wishing to relax in a francophone atmosphere.
Through the French Language Instruction Program (FLIP), credit courses are offered in various disciplines providing students with opportunities to use and improve their French. Detailed information may be obtained from the Centre at 403.220.7226 or ucalgary.ca/frenchcentre/.