Explore Language & Linguistics at Trent
The Languages & Linguistics program at Trent offers you the opportunity to begin learning a new language or, in some cases, continue at a more advanced level.
If you're interested in pursuing a degree in French, detailed information is available through the French & Francophone Studies program in the School for the Study of Canada.
To complement any major, the program also offers two flexible Options:
- Option in Languages – explore modern, Indigenous, and ancient languages
- Option in Linguistics – study the structure, function, and science of language
These Options allow you to gain both breadth and specialization in your area of interest.
Languages Offered
Course availability varies by term and campus, but core languages include:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French (more information can be found French & Francophone Studies)
- German
- Spanish
Introductory courses are available in all core languages, with upper-year courses offered where staffing allows.
You can also study:
- Ancient Greek and Latin through the Ancient Greek & Roman Studies program
- Nishnaabemowin, and obtain a Specialization in Nishinaabemowin through the Boodweh Centre for Indigenous Knowledges & Languages.
Linguistics Courses
Linguistics offerings include a broad introduction to the field, as well as specialized courses in:
- Phonetics
- Second-language acquisition
- Stylistics
- And more
Linguistics is a versatile field that complements studies in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, and Sciences. It’s especially valuable for students pursuing careers in teaching, speech-language pathology, translation, and other language-related professions.