EPD 630 Research in Japanese Technical Literature

3 graduate credits

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

Course objective:
To provide an opportunity to explore the recent Japanese technical literature in a field chosen by the student.

Course description:
Course activities focus on searching through the Japanese literature, scanning titles, detailed reading of primary literature and preparing translations or abstracts of specific documents. In the process, each student will create a specialized glossary of technical terms in his/her chosen field. Topics and readings are selected to reflect the specific student's interest.

Prerequisite:
Three years of Japanese language instruction.

Homework:
An individual program of study is established for each student. The student will submit translations and reports via e-mail according to a mutually agreed-upon plan.

Exams:
None. Grade will be based solely on translations and reports submitted according to the individual student plan.

Computer requirements:
Access to the Internet and e-mail; the student's computer should have Japanese language capability.

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.