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Program Overview
This program is designed for students, fluent in both English and Chinese, who are interested in English and Chinese translation. It will equip students with the fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in this profession. Students in this program further explore different applications such as English to Chinese translation in business, media, government, and public administration. A foundation in linguistics, syntax, the structure of Chinese, as well as an advanced level of Chinese courses are also required, encompassing literature and films, culture and society.
Complementary Programs: Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Management and International Business, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
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Analyse and identify patterns
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Apply methodologies from many disciplines
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Communicate with people from many backgrounds
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Evaluate evidence
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Listen and read for meaning and social use
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Relate language to social context
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Understand historical language change
2. Careers for Graduates
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Translator in Business or Government Services
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Editor or Writer in Media and Publishing
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Legal Assistant in Major Corporations
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Foreign Service Officer in Government Agencies
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Research Associate in Marketing Agencies
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Community Service Worker in Non-Profits
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Bilingual Client Services Representative
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Public Relations Specialist
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…and more!
3. Further Education
- Business
- Translation
- Education
- Social Work
- Journalism
- Law School
- Corporate Communications
- Book & Magazine Publishing
- ...and more!
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY | |
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Prof. Christopher Payne, christopher.payne@utoronto.ca
- English and Chinese Translation Librarian: Chad Crichton, chad.crichton@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7492
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- English and Chinese Translation Studies Association (ECTSA), utsc.ectsa@gmail.com
- Translation Studies and Career Path Association