Dr. Luise Von Flotow

Professor

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Biography

Luise von Flotow, a Canadian scholar with strong German cultural influences, has been entrenched in the field of Translation and Interpretation at the University of Ottawa since 1995. She holds a Ph.D. in French from the University of Michigan (1991) and an M.A. in French from the University of Windsor (1985), along with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of London (1975). Her expertise spans across feminism and translation, gender issues in translation, and cultural diplomacy, emphasizing transnational feminist interests. Von Flotow has been influential in translation studies, focusing particularly on audiovisual translation and production of literary translations between French, German, and English. She has contributed to various scholarly publications and currently supervises students, helping to shape the next generation of translation professionals.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History