School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures
Welcome to UVic’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures!
We’re home to diverse undergraduate and graduate programs and courses in French and Francophone Studies, Germanic and Slavic Studies, Hispanic and Italian Studies, and Linguistics. Our courses explore languages, literatures, media, cultures, and linguistics.
We cultivate interdisciplinary research, community connection, and teaching excellence.
Undergraduate courses
Spring 2025
Summer 2025
Graduate courses
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Our staff
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Silvia Colàs Cardona | Chair | sllcchair@uvic.ca |
| Genevieve Arsenault | Administrative Officer | sllcao@uvic.ca |
| Laura Smith | Assistant to the Chair | sllcchairassist@uvic.ca |
| Emmanuelle Guenette | Graduate and Undergraduate Assistant | sllcstudentsupport@uvic.ca |
| Rowan Salverda | Administrative Assistant (organization and communications) | sllcassistant@uvic.ca |
Frequently asked questions
The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures (SLLC) is a new administrative unit at UVic that will integrate four current departments: French and Francophone Studies, Germanic and Slavic Studies, Hispanic and Italian Studies, and Linguistics. These four areas will maintain their distinct (though complementary) intellectual identities and programs as ‘subunits’ within the SLLC. Programs and services that are currently offered through the distinct departments will to be offered by the SLLC.
Students who have questions about a course or programs in one of those units or who run into an issue may contact the SLLC office at sllcstudentsupport@uvic.ca.
Yes, awards and financial aid specific to individual program areas are still available for students. Donors may still contribute to and establish awards and scholarships for students in specific areas.