EPD 430 Japanese for Business and Industry

3 graduate credits

Instructor: Professor James L. Davis
Phone: 608/262-4810
E-mail: jdavis@engr.wisc.edu

Course objective:
To provide practice in reading and translating portions of recent Japanese books dealing with the Japanese economy and business practices in Japan. The instructor will provide photocopies of all readings.

Course description:
Readings introduce Japanese vocabulary and expressions that appear frequently in a business context. Topics include the structure of the Japanese economy, Japanese corporations and their activities, and the relationship between government and business in Japan.

Prerequisite:
Two years of Japanese language instruction.

Homework:
Translation assignments will be made biweekly. Homework will be submitted and returned via e-mail.

Exams:
None. Grade will be based solely on biweekly translation assignments.

Computer requirements:
Access to the Internet and e-mail.

Reference Books:
The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary, A.N. Nelson, Tuttle, ISBN 0-8048-0408-7 or The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary, J.H. Haig, Tuttle, ISBN 0-8048-2036-8; Shogakukan Progressive Japanese-English Dictionary, I. Kondo and F. Takano, Shogakukan, ISBN 4-09-510253-5. (Vendor for all: University Bookstore, 711 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone 800-993-2665, fax 608-257-9479).

Course Notes:
All readings and handouts will be provided by the instructor at no charge.