Arabic Language and CultureSpoken daily by over 400 million people worldwide, Arabic is one of the world’s major languages.
Asian StudiesChinese languages, with more than 1.3 billion speakers, represent the world’s largest linguistic community, while Japanese is the language of one of the world’s largest economy.
Celtic studyHere is your chance to discover Celtic culture from antiquity to the present. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a minor in Celtic Studies which allows you to explore the full range of subjects associated with this discipline, starting with modern Celtic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Breton).
German Language and CultureIf you truly want to broaden your horizons in the 21st century, learning German will give you the edge you need. One of the most widely spoken languages in the world, German is a leading language of science, literature, art, philosophy and history.
Italian Language and CultureThe Bel Paese has it all: art, fashion, fast cars, Dante, dolce vita, cinema, popes! Enroll in these programs to learn about Italian language and culture from the Middle Ages to the present, including North America’s fascinating Italian heritage.
Latin-American StudiesThe minor in Latin American Studies provides a comprehensive understanding of the cultures, histories, languages and societies of a region that has roughly five hundred million people, as well as close and growing ties to Canada.
Polish Language and CultureThe department offers several courses in Polish language and culture which give important insight into the thousand-year history of this fascinating and rapidly developing member of the new Europe.
PortuguesePortuguese is spoken by approximately 240 million people in Portugal and Brazil, in Africa (Angola, Cape Verde Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and S. Tomé and Príncipe) and in Asia (East Timor, Macao, Goa, etc).
Russian Language and CultureThe Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a range of courses focusing on the language, history and culture of a fascinating country—Russia.
Spanish Language and CultureSpanish is spoken by over 400 million people around the globe and 21 countries list it as an official language. The increasing global influence of Hispanic communities and the richness and importance of the Spanish language open up an array of career opportunities.
Yiddish Language and CultureYiddish is the language of a thousand years of Jewish civilization in Europe and its immigrant centres.Spoken by 75% of the world Jewry at its peak in 1939.
The language placement test will ensure that you are placed in a course at the appropriate level.
The department of modern languages student association helps students become acclimatized to studying in a new language.
About the Department
With global economic integration and the proliferation of communication technologies, the ability to speak, read and write at least one language other than English or French has become one of the most sought-after abilities in the eyes of employers the world over. Here in Canada, closer ties between North America, Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East are making it essential to learn foreign languages and cultures. Learn more about the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures