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Program Requirements
The Certificate in Translation (English to French) aims to meet the industry needs for professionally trained translators in Canada. A review of the normative uses of language and the problems of translation will be followed by the translation of texts in a variety of fields currently in high demand, as well as an in-depth examination of ethical standards, and best practices in the profession. Computer-aided translation tools are an integral part of the curriculum, as is the opportunity to participate in a translation practicum. The certificate is part-time and can be completed in two years.
Co-requisite (3 credits)
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CCTR 219 Fundamentals of Comparative Stylistics and Writing (French)
(3 credits) *
Overview
Translation : Concepts and principles that are essential to the practice of translation, including a review of advanced grammar and syntax indispensable for translators; an extensive review of punctuation and mechanics; an overview of comparative stylistics between French and English; and, an introduction to basic writing techniques that includes the essentials of composition and rhetoric, to highlight the importance of tailoring each text to a specific audience and a purpose.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Assouline, Sylvain (Fall)
* This course can be taken with CCTR 225 and/or CCTR 226.
Required Courses (24 credits)
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CCTR 225 Introduction to Translation (English to French)
(3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to the principles and practice of translation from English into French, including contrastive analysis of English and French, general text analysis, as well as an introduction to appropriate research techniques and sources of documentation. Examination of various methods and strategies to identify and resolve different translation problems.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Dupont, Eric (Fall)
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CCTR 226 Introduction to Translation (French to English)
(3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to the principles and practice of translation from French into English, including contrastive analysis of English and French, general text analysis, as well as an introduction to appropriate research techniques and sources of documentation. Examination of various methods and strategies to identify and resolve different translation problems.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Radford, Kathryn (Fall)
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CCTR 325 Semi-Specialized Translation (English to French) (3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to the translation of specialized subject matter through translation of various semi-specialized texts (texts written by specialists for non-specialists). Study of the various methods, strategies, appropriate tools and research techniques to identify and resolve translation problems specific to the selected texts, such as the recognition of terms or the challenges of popularizing specialized terminology in French. Students will be exposed to texts in a variety of fields in preparation for the specialized domains covered in subsequent translation courses.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Girard, Marie-H茅l猫ne (Winter)
Prerequisite: CCTR 225
Restriction: Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation, English to French option.
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CCTR 331 Current Trends in Translation Studies
(3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to prominent trends and discourses in translation studies. Text-centered approaches to the study of translation, including the analysis, contextualization and application of central concepts to describe translators' practices, followed by the study of sociological approaches. Empirical case studies selected will analyze the social conditions of production and dissemination of translations, as well as the agents and institutions that shape translation processes and practices, including translators鈥� professionalization.
Terms: Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: Dupont, Eric (Winter) Archibald, James K (Summer)
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CCTR 453 Technical Translation: Information Technology (English to French)
(1.5 credits)
Overview
Translation : Technical translation from English to French, focusing on IT-related products. Overview of key concepts which include localization, internationalization and globalization. Introduction to and study of the translation problems specific to these texts, as well as the various strategies, appropriate resources and tools used to mitigate them. Practice with software localization, in particular, user interfaces, user manuals and online help, as well as other texts related to computer applications in various industries.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Del Burgo, Carlos (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCTR 325
Restriction: Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation, English to French option.
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CCTR 455 Technical Translation: Transportation (English to French)
(1.5 credits)
Overview
Translation : Technical translation from English to French focusing on transportation. Emphasis on terminology, phraseology and the inner workings of mechanical engineering, civil engineering and architecture. Study of the translation problems specific to these texts, as well as the various strategies, appropriate resources and tools used to mitigate them. Translation exercises will focus on technical texts related to machinery, machine tools and vehicles, as well as physical structures (bridges, tunnels, subways, ports and airports).
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Del Burgo, Carlos (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCTR 325.
Restriction: Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation, English to French option.
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CCTR 457 Financial Translation: Investments (English to French)
(1.5 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to financial translation, focusing on investment-related documents. Overview of key concepts, including asset(s), fixed-income, equity and investment funds. Study of problems specific to the translation of financial texts, as well as the various strategies, appropriate resources and research techniques used to mitigate them. Practical translations include factsheets, prospectuses, performance reports and website content.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Prerequisite: CCTR 325.
Restriction: Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation, English to French.
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CCTR 459 Transcreation (English to French)
(1.5 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to English-to-French translation and transcreation of marketing collateral and communications materials, with a focus on consumer goods and online platforms, including an introduction to the basics of search engine optimization-friendly content for translators. Survey of the specificities of online communication in translation in terms of readability and purpose. Translation exercises include Web pages, e-commerce sites and social media posts. Emphasis on understanding the hybrid role of the online community or social media manager in a multicultural and multilingual global context.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Prerequisite: CCTR 325
Restriction: Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation, English to French option.
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CCTR 507 Editing and Revising (French)
(3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Principles of editing and revising texts written in French or translated into French from English, including the difference between editing and revising by adopting a hands-on approach. An introduction to parameters and procedures applied in copyediting and editing practices (including structural, content and substantive editing); examination of those used in bilingual revision; post-editing (i.e., revising machine translation output), as well as computer aids for editors and revisers.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Girard, Marie-H茅l猫ne (Winter)
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CCTR 535 Computer-Aided Translation and Terminology (3 credits) **
Overview
Translation : Introduction to terminographic work in selected fields of specialization, and to computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools used to facilitate terminological searches and terminology management. Identification and critical use of sources of terminographic documentation, both online and offline. Introduction to other fundamental CAT tools, including machine translation, translation memory, spell/grammar checkers, concordancers, tool bars and repositories.
Terms: Summer 2020
Instructors: Gomez Palou, Marta (Summer)
This is a bilingual course.
Early opening registration date for CS courses only
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
** Departmental approval required.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
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CCTR 401 Independent Studies: Translation (3 credits) **
Overview
Translation : Research, reading and special projects, permitting independent study under the guidance of a staff member specializing in the field of interest. Projects will have to be arranged individually with the instructors. A detailed study proposal must be submitted to the Director during the first week of class. / Recherche, lecture et projets sp茅ciaux, permettant des 茅tudes ind茅pendantes sous la direction d'un membre du personnel sp茅cialis茅 dans le domaine choisi par l'茅tudiant. Les projets doivent 锚tre con莽us individuellement avec les charg茅s de cours. Projet d'茅tude d茅taill茅 脿 pr茅senter au directeur pendant la premi猫re semaine de cours.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Dupont, Eric (Winter)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director
Condition pr茅alable: autorisation du directeur du programme
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CCTR 485 Introduction to Public Service Interpreting (3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to public service (or community) interpreting. Focus on consecutive, liaison and dialogue interpreting. Emphasis will be placed on active listening and concentration skills, memory, synthesizing information for ensuing recall, and basic note-taking techniques as a memory aid. Speech delivery aspects such as register, accuracy, fluency and diction in the target language will be introduced. Sight translations of legal, medical and administrative texts. A review of best practices for interpreters in community settings.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Zamorano, Daniel (Fall)
Prerequisite: Entrance Examination for Apprentice Interpreters. Departmental Approval Required.
English, French and Spanish are the languages of instruction, but active knowledge of only two of the three languages will be required to take this course.
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CCTR 500 Translation Practicum (3 credits) **
Overview
Translation : Students produce translated texts in a simulated translation office. A reviser will work with students under the guidance of the course instructor. The Practicum provides access to technology and documentation while teaching basic skills in practice development. / Les 茅tudiants traduisent des textes 脿 un service de traduction virtuel. Un r茅viseur travaillera avec les 茅tudiants, en collaboration avec le charg茅 de cours. Acc猫s 脿 certaines technologies et 脿 de la documentation.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Radford, Kathryn (Fall) Dupont, Eric; Cordoba Serrano, Maria Sierra; Tellier-Marcil, Arnaud (Winter)
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CCTR 504 Professional Contexts (3 credits)
Overview
Translation : Introduction to the national and international contexts of professional practice in translation. Students will be sensitized to models of governance, deontology and practice organization, practice management and the translation industry. Particular attention will be paid to the internationalization of translation markets as well as marketing strategies in today鈥檚 digital world.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Restriction(s): Only open to students in the Certificate in Translation.
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CCTR 599 Special Topics in Translation Studies (3 credits) **
Overview
Translation : Selected topics in translation and translation studies.
Terms: Summer 2020
Instructors: Girard, Meaghan (Summer)
Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.
Topics will vary by academic year.
Early opening registration date for CS courses only
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
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CGMG 210 Fundamentals of Project Management (3 credits)
Overview
General Management : Fundamental principles and best practices of project management essential to the successful development of projects or other complex undertakings within an organization; includes methods for defining, planning, and scheduling activities and resources.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: Gauthier, Sylvain; Abbott, Robert William; Corbeil, Linda (Winter) Gauthier, Sylvain (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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CMRK 200 Fundamentals of Marketing (3 credits)
Overview
CMRK : Fundamental theories and principles of strategic marketing. Role of the marketing professional in the corporate environment. Applications of marketing practices to new businesses. Development of a marketing plan.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Dellar, Mary (Fall) Royce, Charles (Winter)
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FREN 324 Traduction litt茅raire 1 (3 credits) **
Overview
French (Arts) : Probl猫mes pratiques que pose la transposition en fran莽ais de qualit茅 d'un texte originellement r茅dig茅 en anglais litt茅raire.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Pr茅alable: Autorisation d茅partementale requise.
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FREN 443 Traduction litt茅raire 2 (3 credits) **
Overview
French (Arts) : Traduction vers le fran莽ais de textes originellement r茅dig茅s en anglais litt茅raire. R茅flexion sur les enjeux de la traduction litt茅raire.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Coussy, Audrey (Fall)
Pr茅alable : Autorisation d茅partementale requise.
** Departmental approval required.
