About Linguistics & Languages
About Linguistics & Languages
Linguistics is the study of human language: its structure, origin, evolution and its uses in society.
Undergraduate Programs
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Undergraduate Course Outlines
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Graduate Programs
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NEWS & STORIES
April 1, 2024
51st annual Ontario High School German Contest at McMaster
It’s time for the 51st annual Ontario High School German Contest. This year’s Contest will take place on Sunday, April 14th at McMaster University in Hamilton. This is an excellent opportunity for German students to test their language skills and meet students who share their enthusiasm for German language and culture. This year we … Continued
April 1, 2024
Japanese 1Z06 student wins third place at the Ontario Japanese Speech Contest
Japanese 1Z06 student Zhe Zou won third place in the beginner’s category at the Ontario Japanese speech contest this year. Congratulations Zhe Zou! The Ontario Japanese Speech Contest was first held in 1983. The 2024 OJSC is the 42nd Contest. Students learning Japanese at universities and language schools present their speeches in four categories: Beginners’, … Continued
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McMaster English Language Development
The McMaster English Language Development (MELD) Office enables students whose first language is not English to succeed in an English-language environment.
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