Certificate in Technical Japanese Studies for Professionals

Professor James Davis teaches a Technical Japanese course simultaneously to students on campus as well as to those at remote sites. (large image)

This certificate program is designed to help the technical professional gain reading and translation skills in technical Japanese and conversational ability in modern, colloquial Japanese. In order to receive the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in approved courses related to Japanese language and Japanese technological progress. Courses are offered by the Department of Engineering Professional Development (EPD) and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature.

Technical Japanese Courses

The following two courses, representing six credits, are required:

• EPD 374, 3 cr, fall
  Intermediate Technical Japanese I

• EPD 375, 3 cr, spring
  Intermediate Technical Japanese II

Twelve elective credits may be chosen by the student from the following list of courses.

• EPD 330, 3 cr, fall
  Basic Technical Japanese I

• EPD 332, 3 cr, spring
  Basic Technical Japanese II

• EPD 430, 3 cr, fall
  Japanese for Business and Industry

• EPD 530, 3 cr, spring
  Advanced Technical Japanese Seminar

• EPD 630, 3 cr, fall, spring
  Research in Japanese Technical Literature

• EPD 699, 1-3 cr, fall, spring
  Independent Study (Technical Japanese)

For Additional Information:

Professor James L. Davis
Engineering Professional Development Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608/262-4810
Fax: 608/265-4734
E-mail: davis@epd.engr.wisc.edu
WWW: http://metj.engr.wisc.edu/