Business Japanese 1
Ms Amanda Ralph
6 points * 6 hours per week * First, second semester * Peninsula
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have a foundation for continued study of both spoken and written Japanese; be familiar with the format of Japanese business cards and their role in Japanese business dealings; be able to introduce themselves and others in business and social situations; be able to participate in conversations suitable for a number of defined situations in the tourist industry.
Synopsis Basic communicative competence in spoken Japanese; an introduction to written Japanese; successful interaction in basic daily life and business situations in Japanese society.
Assessment Written: 60% * Listening comprehension: test: 10% * Performance activities: 15% * Quizzes and assignments: 15%
Prescribed texts
Itani-Adanis Y and Utsumi Y Interacting with the Japanese: Reading and writing workbook 1 Japanese Studies Centre, 1992
Neustupny J V Introduction to Japanese writing Japanese Studies Centre, 1984
Neustupny J V Basic Japanese vocabulary Japanese Studies Centre, 1985
Neustupny J V and others Interacting with the Japanese: A business communication course Japanese Studies Centre, 1992
Quackenbush H and others Katakana in 48 minutes Curriculum Development Centre, ACT, 1988