LANGUAGE. LINGUISTICS. CULTURE. LITERATURE.

Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics

Studying languages is about far more than just learning how to communicate in another language. It’s about exploring other identities and values through language, literature, history and culture in a global community.

Modern Languages will help you go places… literally! Studying languages opens up a world of possibilities in today's globalized context. The Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics offers instruction in: French, Japanese, Spanish and Linguistics. Graduates from the Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics are working in areas such as: education, speech pathology, travel, government, technology, translation/interpretation, industry and business. Small class sizes and a collegial atmosphere ensure close interaction with peers and professors in courses on language, linguistics, literature, cinema, culture and civilization. Opportunities abound for study and travel in such places as Quebec, France, Spain, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Japan.

Department Highlights

French Conversation Workshop

French Conversation Workshops

The French Conversation Workshops are now running! These workshops are a great opportunity for students to practice speaking French in an informal setting and improve their oral skills. Each week, there will be a different theme, and students are welcome to sign up, within their level, for the workshops that interest them the most.

Please use the following link to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15IrfclnlgQ9V8yr3OMa9bIz9hVg2jsqYreXKtubU9EM/edit?tab=t.0

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New Modern Languages & Linguistics Instagram Account

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Justin Patrick

Shining Student Justin Patrick

At ULethbridge, Justin Patrick found a way to bring together his love for computer science and French, diving into every opportunity to grow in both fields. Whether it was working with the telecom team, having meaningful conversations with professors, or leading as a student club treasurer, Justin made the most of every experience. His time here shaped him into a dynamic thinker ready to make waves in technology, languages, and public service.

Celebrating 15 years of the Spanish Summer Immersion Program: A journey of language, culture, and transformation

Fifteen years ago, a vision took root at the University of Lethbridge — a vision to take Spanish language learning beyond the classroom walls and into the vibrant streets of Spanish-speaking communities.
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Shining Student Justin Patrick

At ULethbridge, Justin Patrick found a way to bring together his love for computer science and French, diving into every opportunity to grow in both fields.
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Diana Letts-Piedrahita (BHSc '12), Teaching Development Facilitator, Teaching Centre and Sessional Instructor II, Department of Modern Languages

I am originally from Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and have lived in Canada for the past 23 years, with 21 of those years in Lethbridge.
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