English to French Translation for the Workplace | Continuing Education

About the program

This program is perfect for you if you have native or near-native fluency in both French and English and aim to do written translations from English to French in the work field.

Each course will assist you in becoming a qualified professional translator and give you a better understanding of the English-to-French translation process. You will explore areas of study essential to working as a translator.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Note: Admission to the program is required prior to registration for courses.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language
Applicants are advised that exceptional skills in written French are essential in the program.

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Submit proof of admission requirements.
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Apply proper grammatical constructions in translation of English to French documentation
Apply the transposition method in preparing English to French translation
Apply the modulation method to generate a change in the point of view of a translated message without altering meaning
Identify the differences in the literal and figurative meanings
Analyse difficulties that exist in translation as it applies to the lexical order of words
Identify false cognates in a French to English translation
Use technical and everyday vocabulary properly in translation of English to French documentation

Program related resources

Student Program Handbook

Graduation requirements

Students are required to successfully complete all courses specified in the program design.

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024
Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.