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School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

Languages, Linguistics & Cultures

The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures (SLLC) is home to diverse undergraduate and graduate programs and courses in languages, literatures, media, cultures, and linguistics. We cultivate interdisciplinary research, community connection, and teaching excellence.

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Immerse yourself in diverse languages, linguistics and cultures. Take your learning outside the classroom and around the world with field schools, study abroad opportunities and international exchange. 

Our programs offer small classes and hands-on research opportunities. Explore the structure of language, language learning and translation, and diverse cultures and literatures.

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Announcements

Introducing the New Website for the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

June 12, 2025

We are excited to announce the launch of the new website for the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Victoria! As part of the creation of the SLLC,...

Faculty of Humanities creates new School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

April 9, 2024

UVic’s new School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures will launch in September 2024 and will integrate the Departments of French and Francophone Studies, Germanic and...

Slavic Studies alum wins CAUS graduate student paper honourable mention

February 19, 2024

Recent Slavic Studies MA graduate Hanna Protasova won an Honourable Mention in this year's Canadian Association for Ukrainian Studies (CAUS) graduate student conference paper award. Her essay was...

Celebrating Black History Month

February 1, 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024, 2 p.m.: screening of the Disney film The Princess and the Frog.Location: Société francophone de Victoria An informal discussion will...

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The SLLC is a vibrant, engaged community, hosting a number of cultural and research events every semester! 

Stay in touch by subscribing to our monthly email newsletter. Once a month, we'll let you know about news and upcoming events in the school. You can unsubscribe at any time.

You can also browse past issues of the newsletter.