For Students
Tutoring is available to students enrolled in language courses at 17c起草社区.
Please note:
- Students must use their 17c起草社区 email for all bookings and communications.
- Students cannot book more than one session per day and in most cases are limited to one session per week.
- Tutors are available to help you practice the language for courses you're currently enrolled in. Contact your instructor directly for course questions. Tutors should only be emailed for questions directly related to tutoring sessions.
| Language | Tutoring Information |
| American Sign Language Tutoring for ASL and CASL courses | ASL tutoring is available with Zaira!
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| Arabic Tutoring for ARB and CARB courses | Arabic tutoring is available!
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| French Tutoring for FRE and CFRE courses | French tutoring is available from January to April 2026!
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| Spanish Tutoring for SPN and CSPN courses | Spanish tutoring is available with Jessica!
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Open to students, alumni, staff, and faculty.
| Session Information | Meeting Details |
French Conversation Table If you are looking for an opportunity to practice your French and improve your listening and speaking abilities, join us at this informal conversation series hosted by language facilitator Dr. Evgenia Timoshenkova. French speakers at all levels are welcome. |
Dates: Tuesdays in Winter 2026 - Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM Location: POD-247-J (POD 2nd floor, around the corner from POD250). |
Spanish Conversation Table 驴Quieres practicar espa帽ol? Join our Spanish Conversation Table! A great opportunity to meet new people, learn about culture and practice the language in a nonjudgmental, informal and friendly environment with snacks! Hosted by Spanish instructors from the department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. |
Sessions:
Location: POD-247-J (POD 2nd floor, around the corner from POD250). |
Chinese Chat Cafes All Mandarin speakers welcome. Visit torontomu.ca/chinese for details |
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Arabic Cafe All Arabic speaker welcome. |
Details TBA. |
Gerd Hauck Award in Intercultural Relations
This award, established in 2024, recognizes engagement and academic achievement of undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Language and Intercultural Relations program at 17c起草社区. This award is funded through a philanthropic gift by Dr. Hauck.
Ranjit Singh Dulai Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes the second-year Language and Intercultural Relations student with the highest CGPA. Funded by a generous donation from Mr. & Mrs. Ranjit Singh Dulai.
French Award Prize
Awarded to a LIR student in the French stream.
Spanish Award Prize
Awarded to a LIR student in the Spanish stream.
Dean's List
Each year, those with high academic standings are recognized with a place on the Dean's List. Visit the Faculty of Arts website for a list of award winners from Language and Intercultural Relations.
LIR student award recipients with the award presenters. Congrats to the 2025 award winners!
Siobhan
Tasha
Kai
Gaaya
Language and Intercultural Relations Course Union (LIRCU)
The Language and Intercultural Relations Course Union (LIRCU) is a student-led organization that represents the educational, social and professional interests of all LIR students, within the Faculty of Arts and beyond. This is done through events and initiaives, in collaboration with other course unions, the LLC department or extrernal groups.
The LIRCU specifically supports students in Language and Intercultural Relations by building community, promoting professional development, and giving students a collective voice.
To find out more about our Course Union and ways to get involved, visit the .
LIRCU Events 飩�
2025-2026 Orientation
The theme for the LIRCU's 2025 orientation was "Lost Languages of Atlantis". We had a variety of games and prizes for incoming students to partake in which required them to problem solve and collaborate!
Our prizes included school swag, snacks and board games!
Social Events Hosted Throughout the Year
The LIRCU has hosted a number of social events, directed towards giving students an opportunity to enjoy campus life. These events included a Halloween Collaboration between majority of the Faculty of Arts course unions. As well as LIRCU mixers and holiday events.
Career Night
Every semester, the LIRCU hosts a Career Night pannel which features alumni and professionals from the LIR program or within relative fields. In Fall 2025, we gathered professionals working in fields of Law, Education, Non-Profit, and Government. These professionals were able to answer insightful questions regarding post graduate pathways and become future connections for students.
