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

FREN3200

Winter 2026 Course Offering

If you are looking for a 3rd-year level French course in Winter 2026, FREN 3200 is open for registration now!

FREN 3200 A : Francophone Visual Cultures

Tues/Thurs  12:00 – 13:15 • LINC L1050 • Dr. Beth Gerwin

  • FREN 3200 is a series course; it can be taken again as a new course any semester.
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  • Pre-requisite: The pre-requisite course FREN 2200 is no longer required. Students who have completed FREN 2020 (Intermediate Language II, or equivalent) and FREN 2300 or FREN 2700 or FREN 2200 will be admitted once they submit a pre-requisite waiver (those with only FREN 2020 may complete the waiver and then speak with the professor).

Description du cours:

Venez explorer le monde francophone, par la voie visuelle! Ce monde, produit surtout de la colonisation traumatisante, a eu pour résultat une richesse immense qui s’exprime à travers la brillance d’une langue vivante et la beauté des images qui racontent l’histoire de chaque peuple et de chaque région. Nous découvrirons l’Europe, l’Afrique, l’Asie et l’Amérique du nord francophones à l’aide de textes, de films, de bandes dessinées (BDs), de peinture et de médias.

SPAN2100

Winter 2026 Course Offering

SPAN 2100 A: Fundamentals of Spanish Communication

AH177 • Tues | Thurs  13:30 – 14:45 • AH177 • Dr. Luz Janeth Ospina

Have you taken SPAN1100 or a higher-level Spanish course but still feel stress or barriers when speaking? Do you have a few chances to speak Spanish and wish you could practice in real-life situations? Then enroll in SPAN2100!

Evaluations will be formative throughout the semester, without the stress of conventional exams!

  • We will talk with native speakers
  • We will cook together
  • We will meet with Spanish-speaking community members
  • We will watch movies in Spanish
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:

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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 Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge — a vision to take Spanish language learning beyond the classroom walls and into the vibrant streets of Spanish-speaking communities.

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.

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.

Future Students Apply Now!

Career Bridge: Centre for Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development

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Career Bridge

Put Your Knowledge to Work

Whether you’re looking for a more in-depth learning experience by assisting with research projects on campus or by testing your knowledge in a real-life work setting, we can help! The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge is proud to offer you an exceptional opportunity to explore professional development through academic programs and services designed to give you a competitive edge in a fast-changing world.

You have a bright future — experience it via Career Bridge at uLethbridge!

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