The School also offers an introductory course in interpretation, as well as translation courses into and out of Spanish, which aim to meet some of the needs generated by the globalization of business.Ī new minor in translation (which must be combined with another program of study) introduces students to professional translation into their dominant language.
Courses cover not only translation (general, specialized and technical), but also documentary research, professional writing, terminology and lexicology, computers and translation, and theoretical aspects of translation. The School of Translation and Interpretation of the Faculty of Arts teaches professional translation as it is currently practiced in both the public and private sectors in Canada. Ryan Fraser and Elizabeth Marshman, Co-Chairs Contact the school Its professors have an international reputation for research as well as solid teaching experience, and their work is enhanced by practicing translators who regularly teach special courses and share their experience. If you love languages and the challenge of working between languages in a world that is more and more interconnected, then the School offers a friendly, and very professional, learning environment for you to hone your skills. In fact, many of our students are working in the field well before they have completed their diplomas, and virtually all of them find work upon finishing.
The proximity of federal government institutions not only offers many opportunities for students to gain work experience through internships and co-op placements, but also facilitates students’ job searches. Since the University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution, classes and exams (and many administrative activities) take place in both languages, and there is a constant interplay between Canada’s two official languages. The job options are countless: in federal and many provincial governments, in law offices and courts, in NGOs and many other agencies, in film and media, in advertising, journalism, academia, and, of course, in literature. And in Canada, translation is a constant. Translation is one of the most creative and lucrative ways for people who love working with languages to enjoy earning their living. Welcome to the University of Ottawa’s School of Translation and Interpretation, the STI
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