Programs and Courses
Courses: Summer 2026
Note: See the Location column to determine which classes are offered in Burnaby and Surrey. Classes designated "A" with locations missing indicate off-campus offerings to Indigenous Languages students.
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING 100 B100 | Communication and Language |
Cecile Vigouroux
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 111 D100 | The Wonder of Words |
Ivelina Koleva Tchizmarova
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 190 D100 | The Science of Speech |
Ivelina Koleva Tchizmarova
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 220 D100 | Introduction to Linguistics |
Margaret Grant
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 220 D101 | Introduction to Linguistics |
Margaret Grant
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 220 D102 | Introduction to Linguistics |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby
|
|
| LING 220 D103 | Introduction to Linguistics |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby
|
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| LING 220 D104 | Introduction to Linguistics |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby
|
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| LING 220 D105 | Introduction to Linguistics |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby
|
|
| LING 280 B100 | Linguistics in the Real World |
Cecile Vigouroux
|
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 321 B100 | Phonology |
Ashley Farris-Trimble
|
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 322 B100 | Syntax |
Chung-hye Han
|
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| LING 330 B100 | Phonetics |
Yue Wang
|
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| LING 350 D100 | First Language Acquisition |
May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
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| LING 415 B100 | Neurolinguistics |
Yue Wang
|
May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
Future Course Offerings
- Explore courses listed in the Future Course Offerings document. Note: This list is tentative and subject to change.
- For detailed descriptions of LING courses, see the lower division page (100- and 200-level) and upper division page (300- and 400-level).
Academic calendar requirements
- Linguistics Major students should follow the requirements for the term in which they received approval.
- Requirements for Fall 2025 and thereafter are specified via this link and on the Fall 2025 Checklist.
- Students approved prior to Fall 2025 should consult the Pre–Fall-2025 Checklist.
- Contact the Linguistics Advisor to ensure that you are on track to fulfill all requirements.
Undergraduate programs
- Linguistics Honours
- Linguistics Major
- Linguistics Extended Minor
- Indigenous Languages Minor
- SFU–Exeter Accelerated Law program
Joint programs
- Linguistics and Anthropology Joint Major
- Computing Science and Linguistics Joint Major
- Indigenous Studies and Linguistics Joint Major
- Social Data Analytics Minor
Certificates and diploma
- Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency
- Certificate in the Linguistics of Speech Science (CLSS)
- Diploma in Indigenous Language Proficiency
- Note: Due to budget constraints, the Certificate in Teaching ESL Linguistics (CESL) is suspended. Please contact the Linguistics Advisor for related guidance. The Department of Linguistics is proud of all of our CESL alumni. To read their stories, follow this link.
Concurrent BA–MA program
Career pathways
Careers related to linguistics include academic research, writing, language analysis, sociolinguistic analysis, generative ai tech, terminologists, and careers in government. Learn more here or make an appointment with our Linguistics Advisor.