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The seminar is taught in both languages alternately; one week in French, one week in English. (INT). Reserved for students enrolled in the Joint Honours and Honours programs in Political Science or ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Not intended for English Majors or Honours students. Posting limited to: Professeur a temps-partiel regulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/05/27 Applications must be ...

Honours Seminar in Comparative Politics Course Code: POL4350 Section: C00 Course Description ... Anglais | English Competence in second language: Active Course Schedule: Mercredi | Wednesday 14:30 ...

This seminar allows students completing an honours program with specialization in public ... Anglais | English Competence in second language: Active Course Schedule: Mardi | Tuesday 19:00-22 ...

This seminar allows students completing an honours program with specialization in public ... Anglais | English Competence in second language: Active Course Schedule: Vendredi | Friday 8:30-11 ...

Honours Seminar in Comparative Politics Course Code: POL4350 Section: D00 Course Description ... Anglais | English Competence in second language: Active Course Schedule: Mercredi | Wednesday 14:30 ...

This seminar allows students completing an honours program with specialization in public ... Anglais | English Competence in second language: Active Course Schedule: Jeudi | Thursday 19:00-22 ...

English Honours information

What is the difference between English Honours vs English Literature Teacher?

AspectEnglish HonoursEnglish Literature Teacher
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in English or related field, often with honoursDegree in English, often with teaching certification or diploma
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, academic settingsSchools, educational institutions, classrooms
Industry UsageAcademic, research, publishingEducation, school administration
Common Search/ComparisonAcademic qualifications, university programsTeaching roles, classroom teaching

English Honours typically refers to an academic degree focused on literary studies at the university level, while an English Literature Teacher is a professional role involving teaching literature in schools. Both roles require a strong background in English literature, but their work environments and career paths differ significantly.

What are English Honours?

English Honours is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the in-depth study of English literature, language, and critical theory. Students explore a wide range of literary works, historical contexts, and develop analytical, writing, and communication skills. The course is designed for those interested in literature, writing, and research, and it often includes both core and elective subjects related to various genres and periods of English literature.

What types of career paths can I pursue after completing an English Honours degree, and how does the degree prepare me for these roles?

An English Honours degree opens doors to a range of career paths, including publishing, content creation, teaching, journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. The program hones critical thinking, research, and advanced writing skills, which are highly valued by employers across industries. You'll gain experience in analyzing complex texts, constructing persuasive arguments, and communicating ideas effectively—competencies that are essential in roles that require strong communication and analytical abilities. Many graduates also pursue further studies in law, education, or specialized writing, making this degree a versatile foundation for career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an English Honours graduate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an English Honours graduate, you need strong analytical skills, advanced writing and reading comprehension abilities, and a solid foundation in literary theory and criticism, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in English or a related field. Familiarity with research databases, academic citation systems (like MLA or APA), and digital presentation tools is often required. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and creativity are valuable soft skills that set candidates apart. These skills and qualities are essential for success in careers such as teaching, publishing, content creation, and communications, where clear analysis and effective expression are highly valued.

APTPUO - Hiver 2027 - POL4930 - B00

Uottawa

Campus, IL • On-site

$239.47/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2027 Winter Semester

Faculty:

Faculte des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Academic Unit:

Ecole d'etudes politiques \\ School of Political Studies

Course Title:

Seminaire de synthese en relations internationales et politiques mondiales // Honours Seminar in International Relations and Global Politics

Course Code:

POL4930

Section:

B00

Course Description:

Description officielle du cours:
Seminaire bilingue. Etude des principales contributions ayant marque le developpement de l'analyse des relations internationales et de la politique mondiale et l'application des principales theories et approches de ce domaine. Le seminaire est enseigne dans les deux langues en alternance; une semaine en francais, une semaine en anglais. (INT). Reserve aux etudiants et etudiantes inscrits aux programmes bidisciplinaires et specialise en science politique ou au programme d'etudes internationales et langues modernes.
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Bilingual seminar. Advanced synthesis and critique of the main debates and analytical approaches in the field of international relations and global politics. The seminar is taught in both languages alternately; one week in French, one week in English. (INT). Reserved for students enrolled in the Joint Honours and Honours programs in Political Science or in the International Studies and Modern Languages program.

Posting limited to:

Professeur a temps-partiel etudiant/ Student Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/04/29

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/08

Expected Enrolment:

24

Approval date:

2026/04/29

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Hourly Rate:

Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

B

Posting type:

Regulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English, Francais | French

Competence in second language:

Active

Course Schedule:

Mercredi | Wednesday 19:00-22:00 - -

Requirements:

Exigences:

Doctorat ou scolarite de doctorat dans le domaine du cours annonce. Experience d'enseignement dans le domaine.

Ce cours est affiche a l'intention des etudiants au doctorat. Nous encourageons les candidats a clairement indiquer leurs competences et leurs qualifications dans leur CV. Il est recommande que les postulants qui n'ont jamais donne un cours a l'Universite d'Ottawa soumettent de l'information, soit dans le CV ou dans les documents supplementaires, qui decrit leurs experiences ou formations anterieures avec l'enseignement (article 10.9.2). Une lettre d'intention qui demontre une forte connaissance du domaine du cours n'est pas obligatoire, mais sera consideree.

Le cours sera offert en presentiel. Il est possible que le mode d'enseignement change pour des raisons sanitaires ou pour toutes autres raisons.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

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