Linguistics, Language & Society | Glendon Campus

A language dies about every two weeks. Make a positive change by taking on this threat to the world’s linguistic heritage. In our close-knit multicultural and multilingual community, you’ll examine the building blocks of languages, how they develop and change, how people learn them and the way regional accents differ. As you explore other fascinating language-based questions, you’ll find lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. In small classes, you’ll have close contact with expert linguists and engage with a community passionate about languages.

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Skills

Appreciate language’s complexity and structure at different levels, from sound to meaning.
Learn about the similarities and differences among language groups and dialects.
Understand Linguistics as a multidisciplinary field that emphasizes its societal role and impact.
Demonstrate ethical awareness and cultural sensitivity in linguistic analysis.
Develop advanced critical thinking about language to make insightful observations, formulate hypotheses, draw scientific conclusions, and contribute to linguistic research and its societal implications.

Careers

As a Linguistics, Language and Society graduate, you will be well-prepared for a diverse range of influential roles. In addition to pursuing graduate studies, you can envision a variety of possible career paths. For some of these, you might want to obtain additional qualifications:

Speech-language pathologist
Audiologist
Interpreter and translator
Language teacher
Language specialist for law firms
Legal content writer/editor
Language policy analyst
Forensic document examiner
Mediation and arbitration specialist
Language access coordinator
Public policy analyst

The Linguistics, Language and Society program aspires to produce graduates who are not only equipped with the necessary skills but are also socially responsible. Our graduates are capable of navigating the complexities of language in a diverse and ever-changing world, recognizing the centrality of language to all aspects of human civilization.

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Hands-On Experiences

Apply the concepts and theories you’re studying to real-world challenges. Engage in guided practical experiences in the classroom, workplace, community, and abroad.

Here are some opportunities for Linguistics, Language and Society students:

Discover linguistic diversity in Canada and in Toronto.
Focus on language endangerment.
Uncover the pivotal role language plays within the legal context.
Learn Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) through a video game.
Access a host of campus resources, including the Centre for Research on Language Contact, the Canadian Language Museum, the School of Translation, a French publishing house called Éditions du GREF, and computer-based language tools.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with an average* in the mid to high 70s
Minimum of six 4U or 4M courses, including 4U English (ENG4U) or FRA4U
A combination of U and M courses, OACs are accepted
Proficiency in English OR French

*Average is calculated based on the top six 4U; 4M or DU courses

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Student Supports & Programs

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