The primary objective of the doctoral program in translation studies is to produce qualified scholars in the field for academic teaching and research.

The doctoral program will focus on:

- Theories, history and pedagogy of translation as inter-lingual and intercultural communiction.

- Lexicology, terminology, and technologies as applied to translation.

Since translation is interdisciplinary, the doctoral program may collaborate with disciplines in other units such as Law, English, Canadian Studies, French, Modern Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Philosophy, as well as the School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE). However, the administration of the program is the sole responsibility of the School of Translation and Interpretation.

This full-time program consists of four courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis.

Admission Requirements

MA in Translation or equivalent, with a minimum average of 75 per cent (B+). Applicants are required to submit a one- or two-page summary of their proposed research project. Applicants are also required to respond to a questionnaire concerning their background preparation.

Students with a master`s containing a translation component but which is not equivalent to a master`s in translation may be considered for admission at the master`s level, with the possibility of transferring into the doctoral program after four courses if they obtain an average of 80 per cent (A-).

Students registered in the master`s program in Translation at the University of Ottawa who have obtained excellent results may exceptionally be admitted into the doctoral program without a master's. thesis. To take advantage of this option, they must: a) obtain 80 per cent (A-) average in six master`s courses, and b) submit a major research paper of about 30 pages (TRA 7998). This paper will be evaluated for research potential by a committee consisting of at least two members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). Admission will be dependent on the availability of a thesis supervisor in the applicant's area of research interest.

Language requirements

Students must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Proficiency in English and French. Knowledge of a third language will be an asset.

or

2. Proficiency in English and another language. In this case, a good passive knowledge of French is required.

or

3. Proficiency in French and another language. In this case, a good passive knowledge of English is required.

The School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) reserves the right to test the linguistic knowledge of applicants.

Admission Procedure

Applications for admission are reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Translation and Interpretation, and must also meet the general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of the University. In addition to completing our on-line application and paying the application fee to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre, students must also assemble all relevant documentation and forward the complete application package to the director of the School of Translation and Interpretation. Applications will not be processed without the application fee and the complete file.

To find the application deadline, please check the “program-specific requirements” under Application Procedures and Information at the following address: www.grad.uottawa.ca/apply.

Financial Support

The Program, in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS), offers graduate students various types of funding: admission scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, travel grants for making conference presentations. Furthermore, students are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by various external agencies. For additional information, please contact the program secretariat and the FGPS website www.grad.uOttawa.ca.

For further information, contact the School of Translation and Interpretation (STI).

Collaborative Program in Canadian Studies at the PhD Level

The School of Translation and Interpretation (STI) is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Canadian Studies at the PhD Level. This program has been established for students wishing to enrich their training in Translation by including an interdisciplinary component in Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies seminar (CDN 6910) fits into the departmental course requirements and does not add to the number of courses required for the PhD in Translation.

To be admitted to the program, students must be registered in or have successfully completed at least one graduate course in history with Canadian content. The mention "Specialization in Canadian Studies" will be added to the diploma of students who pass the CDN 6910 seminar and successfully defend a thesis on a Canadian topic in Translation. For further details, please consult the Canadian Studies brochure of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Program Requirements

Residence requirements

Summary of the Program

1. Four courses (12 credits) of which two are compulsory:
TRA6984 COURANTS ACTUELS EN TRADUCTOLOGIE I / DEVELOPMENTS IN TRANSLATION STUDIES I (3cr.)

TRA6985 COURANTS ACTUELS EN TRADUCTOLOGIE II / DEVELOPMENTS IN TRANSLATION STUDIES II (3cr.)

Two other graduate courses related to the student's fields of interest. These courses, chosen in consultation with the student's faculty advisor, may be taken in Translation and/or in other related fields.

N.B. Upon admission, one or two additional or substitute courses at the 5000 or 6000 level may, at the discretion of the STI, be added to complete the student's background.

2. TRA9998 EXAMEN DE SYNTHÈSE / COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
   
   This exam has two parts, the first designed to assess the student's knowledge of the discipline, the second to assess the student's ability to successfully complete the thesis research.
   

3. TRA9999 THÈSE DE DOCTORAT / DOCTORAL THESIS
   
   Thesis regulations are those required by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
   

Séminaires et cours / Seminars and Courses