Languages

Study world languages

SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures (WLL) offers comprehensive preparation in several major world languages which students can undertake as part of a World Literature Major or Honors Program.

Learning a new language leads you to a different way of seeing the world, opening possibilities for cultural understanding and the exchange of ideas. Embark on a transformative journey of language learning that not only enables effective communication in daily situations but also opens doors to cultural understanding and the exchange of ideas. Our courses provide a strong foundation in language mechanics while immersing you in the rich and complex cultures of the language's speakers. By learning a new language, you develop practical communication skills, gain insights into diverse customs and perspectives, enhance cognitive abilities, broaden your global perspective, unlock career opportunities, and experience personal growth. Join us on this captivating odyssey at the Department of World Languages and Literatures and embrace the power of language to connect and thrive in a multicultural world.

Put your language course work towards a minor and/or certificate. 

Language courses - SPRING 2024

Chinese

CHIN 100 - Mandarin Chinese I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 100 B100 Billie Ng
TBA
Location: TBA

CHIN 110 - Mandarin Chinese II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 110 B100 Billie Ng
Jia Fei
TBA
Location: TBA

CHIN 191 - Heritage Mandarin Chinese II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 191 B100 Cynthia Xie
TBA
Location: TBA

CHIN 200 - Mandarin Chinese III

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 200 B100 Billie Ng
TBA
Location: TBA

CHIN 291 - Heritage Mandarin Chinese IV

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 291 B100 Cynthia Xie
TBA
Location: TBA

CHIN 330 - Intermediate Chinese for Business I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
CHIN 330 B100 Jia Fei
TBA
Location: TBA

German

GERM 100 - Introductory German I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
GERM 100 D100 Claudia Hein
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

GERM 110 - Introductory German II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
GERM 110 D100 Claudia Hein
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

GERM 210 - Intermediate German II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
GERM 210 D100 Claudia Hein
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Italian

ITAL 100 - Introductory Italian I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
ITAL 100 D100 Vlad Vintila
Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ITAL 100 D200 Vlad Vintila
Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

ITAL 110 - Introductory Italian II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
ITAL 110 D100 Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

ITAL 100 - Introductory Italian I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
ITAL 100 D100 Vlad Vintila
Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

ITAL 110 - Introductory Italian II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
ITAL 110 D100 Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Japanese

JAPN 100 - Japanese I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JAPN 100 D100 Naoko Takei
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

JAPN 110 - Japanese II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JAPN 110 D100 Chie Furukawa
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

JAPN 200 - Japanese III

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JAPN 200 D100 Chie Furukawa
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

JAPN 210 - Japanese IV

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JAPN 210 D100 Chie Furukawa
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

JAPN 300 - Intermediate Japanese I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
JAPN 300 D100 Naoko Takei
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver

Punjabi

PUNJ 100 - Introductory Punjabi I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
PUNJ 100 E900 Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey

Spanish

SPAN 100 - Introductory Spanish I

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
SPAN 100 B100 Isabel Mayo-Harp
TBA
Location: TBA
SPAN 100 B101 Isabel Mayo-Harp
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SPAN 100 B102 Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SPAN 100 B103 Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

SPAN 110 - Introductory Spanish II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
SPAN 110 B100 Isabel Mayo-Harp
TBA
Location: TBA
SPAN 110 B101 Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
SPAN 110 B102 Isabel Mayo-Harp
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

SPAN 210 - Intermediate Spanish II

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
SPAN 210 D100 Isabel Mayo-Harp
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

PERSIAN 

Course Title Instructor Day/Time Location
PERS 100 D100 Introductory Persian I Sessional
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Greek

No courses offered

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