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Linguistics and Language Studies

School of Linguistics and Language Studies
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
215 Paterson Hall
613-520-6612
carleton.ca/slals

This section presents the requirements for

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

  1. the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
  2. the regulations common to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth requirements (see the Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree ).

Students should consult with the School when planning their program and selecting courses.

School Language Proficiency Requirement

Students in B.A. Honours, General or Combined Honours programs of the School are required, at graduation, to have a working knowledge of a language other than English. Proficiency is determined by successful completion of a university course in the language or by an oral or written test given by the School.

Program Requirements

Linguistics
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 2.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005, LING 3002, LING 3004, LING 3505;
  3. 0.5 credit from LING 2006, LING 3603, LING 3801;
  4. 1.5 credits from LING 3001, LING 3005, LING 3009, LING 3101, LING 3504, LING 3601;
  5. 1.0 credit in LING 4001, LING 4002;
  6. 0.5 credit from LING 4009, LING 4507, LING 4601;
  7. 1.0 credit in Linguistics at the 4000-level;
  8. 1.5 credits in Linguistics;
  1. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits):
  1. 5.0 credits not in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
  2. 5.5 credits in free electives (maximum 2.5 in Linguistics) C. Additional Requirements:
  3. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Linguistics
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 2.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005, LING 3002, LING 3004, LING 3505;
  3. 1.0 credit from LING 2006, LING 3001, LING 3005, LING 3009, LING 3101, LING 3504, LING 3601, LING 3603, LING 3801;
  4. 1.0 credit in LING 4001, LING 4002;
  5. 0.5 credit from LING 4009, LING 4507, LING 4601;
  1. Additional Requirements:
  1. The requirements of the other discipline must be satisfied;
  2. 5.0 credits not in Linguistics or the other discipline;
  3. Sufficient free electives to make a total of 20.0 credits for the program;
  4. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Linguistics and Discourse Studies
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

Honours Linguistics and Honours Linguistics and Discourse Studies are combined into the Linguistics and Discourse Studies B.A. Combined Honours.

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 2.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005, LING 3002, LING 3004, LING 3505;
  3. 1.0 credit in LING 4001, LING 4002;
  4. 2.0 credits in LING;
  5. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2201, ALDS 2202,
  6. 1.0 credits in ALDS at the 3000-level or above;
  7. 1.0 credit in ALDS at the 4000-level;
  8. 2.5 credits in ALDS;
  1. Additional Requirements:
  1. 5.0 credits not in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
  2. Sufficient free electives to make a total of 20.0 credits for the program;
  3. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Linguistics
B.A. General (15.0 credits)

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.5 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 2.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2003, LING 3002, LING 3004, LING 3505;
  3. 0.5 credit from LING 2006, LING 3603, LING 3801;
  4. 1.5 credits from LING 3001, LING 3005, LING 3009, LING 3101, LING 3504, LING 3601;
  5. 1.0 credit in Linguistics;
  1. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.5 credits):
  1. 5.0 credits not in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
  2. 3.5 credits in free electives (maximum 1.5 in Linguistics)
  1. Additional Requirement:
  1. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202;
  3. 1.0 credit from FYSM 1202, FYSM 1204, FYSM 1205, FYSM 1612, LING 2001, ALDS 2203, LING 2604, ALDS 2701, ALDS 2704, ALDS 2705;
  4. 1.5 credits from ALDS 3401, ALDS 3402, ALDS 3405, LING 3603, ALDS 3701, ALDS 3702, ALDS 3705, ALDS 3706, ALDS 3903;
  5. 1.0 credit from ALDS 4201, ALDS 4207, ALDS 4208, ALDS 4403, ALDS 4602, ALDS 4709, ALDS 4801, ALDS 4802;
  6. 1.0 credit in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at the 4000-level;
  7. 2.0 credits in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, at the 2000-level or above;
  8. 1.0 credit from ALDS 4206 [1.0] or ALDS 4908 [1.0], or other courses approved by the ALDS academic advisor;
  1. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits):
  1. 5.0 credits not in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies or Linguistics
  2. 5.5 credits in free electives (maximum 2.5 in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies)
  1. Additional Requirement:
  1. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202;
  3. 1.5 credits in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at the 4000-level;
  4. 2.5 credits in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies which may include FYSM 1202, FYSM 1204, FYSM 1205, FYSM 1612;
  1. Additional Requirements:
  1. The requirements for the other discipline must be met;
  2. 5.0 credits not in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies or the other discipline;
  3. Sufficient free electives to make a total of 20.0 credits for the program;
  4. School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
B.A. General (15.0 credits)

  1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.5 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202;
  3. 1.0 credit from FYSM 1202, FYSM 1204, FYSM 1205, FYSM 1612, LING 2001, ALDS 2203, LING 2604, ALDS 2701, ALDS 2704, ALDS 2705;
  4. 1.5 credits from ALDS 3401, ALDS 3402, ALDS 3405, LING 3603, ALDS 3701, ALDS 3702, ALDS 3705, ALDS 3706, ALDS 3903;
  5. 2.0 credits in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies;
  1. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.5 credits):
  1. 5.0 credits not in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies or Linguistics;
  2. 3.5 credits in free electives (maximum 1.5 in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies)
  1. Additional Requirements:
  1. The School Language Proficiency Requirement must be satisfied.
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Minors

Minor in American Sign Language

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in ASLA;
  2. 1.0 credit in ASLA at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies

Open to all undergraduate degree students in programs other than Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 AND ALDS 2202;
  3. 1.0 credit from FYSM 1202, FYSM 1204, FYSM 1205, FYSM 1612, LING 2001, ALDS 2203, LING 2604, ALDS 2701, ALDS 2704, ALDS 2705;
  4. 1.0 credit from ALDS 3401, ALDS 3402, ALDS 3405, LING 3603, ALDS 3701, ALDS 3702, ALDS 3705, ALDS 3706, ALDS 3903;
  5. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in German

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in GERM;
  2. 1.0 credit in GERM at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Italian

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in ITAL;
  2. 1.0 credit in ITAL at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Japanese Language

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in JAPA;
  2. 1.0 credit in JAPA at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Linguistics

Open to all undergraduate degree students in programs other than Linguistics.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0];
  2. 2.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005, LING 3002, LING 3004, LING 3505;
  3. 0.5 credit from LING 2006, LING 3001, LING 3005, LING 3009, LING 3101, LING 3504, LING 3601, LING 3603, LING 3801;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Mandarin Chinese

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in CHIN;
  2. 1.0 credit in CHIN at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Russian

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in RUSS;
  2. 1.0 credit in RUSS at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Minor in Spanish

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements (4.0 credits):
  1. 3.0 credits in SPAN;
  2. 1.0 credit in SPAN at the 3000-level or higher;
  3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above, as follows:
    1. 1.0 credit in ALDS 2203 and ALDS 3803;
    2. courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language;
  4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
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Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTESL)

Admission
  1. The Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTESL) has restricted enrolment. Admission is at the discretion of the School of Linguistics and Language Studies.
  2. The application requires a written statement.
  3. International applicants or Canadian citizens and residents whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirements of Carleton University.
  4. Students may seek admission to the CTESL program after having completed a first degree in another discipline.
  5. Students may also earn the CTESL through concurrent studies with an Honours program in any discipline. Applicants for concurrent studies must be registered in an Honours program and have an Overall CGPA of 7.00 or higher. Students registered in the concurrent CTESL program who do not complete their degree cannot receive the CTESL.
Graduation

A candidate for the CTESL must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses taken at Carleton University under the CTESL program. All credits for the CTESL must be taken at Carleton University.

Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTESL)

Requirements (5.0 credits)
  1. 1.0 credit in (LING 1001 and ALDS 1001) or LALS 1000 [1.0], which must be taken before or concurrently with other required courses;
  2. 3.0 credits in ALDS 4205 [1.0] and ALDS 4206 [1.0] taken concurrently; ALDS 4602; ALDS 4801.
  3. 1.0 credit from LING 2001, LING 2005, ALDS  2201, ALDS 2202, ALDS 2203, LING 2604, ALDS 2701, ALDS 2704, ALDS 2705, ALDS 3401, ALDS 3402, ALDS 3405, LING 3601, LING 3603, ALDS 3701, ALDS 3702, ALDS 3705, ALDS 3706, ALDS 4201, ALDS 4207, ALDS 4208, ALDS 4209, ALDS 4403, ALDS 4802, ALDS 4906, or any other course approved by the Supervisor of CTESL.
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