Why Study Translation?

First and foremost, for the love and pleasure of working with languages

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to explore and understand the details, nuances, and secrets of language and language transfer;
to understand the workings and importance of translation, and the translator, in all international and intercultural exchanges;
to learn about and develop skills in terminology and technologies of translation;
to participate and work in increasing international inter-connectedness;
to acquire professional skills in language transfer and get a job in the field;
to work as a translator, or interpreter, or terminologist, or reviser, or bilingual, and even trilingual editor/writer – in Canada, or internationally.

passionate about and good at Canada’s two official languages;
interested in other languages;
curious and knowledgeable about current affairs, arts, history, literature, culture;
interested in reading, writing, and all aspects of language use.

you will learn to appreciate and manipulate Canada’s two official languages; you will have the option of a third language as well;
you will gain greater understanding of the influence of culture, history and politics on language use;
you will get professional training – in translation, terminology and translation technologies;
you will work creatively, and professionally – in Coop placements, in internships, in private contracts, and you will easily find work once you have your diploma;
you will be able to work in a “portable” job – all over the world.

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