JIT4832

Translation of Japanese Business Documents (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Masato Takimoto

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to the various types of business writing encountered in paid employment (including letters, legal documents, internal memoranda, reports, notifications and pamphlets) especially the translation of such writings from Japanese into English and vice versa. The medium of instruction will be English and/or Japanese.

Assessment: Written assignments (3500 words in total): 60% + Examination (1 hour): 40%

Contact Hours: 1.5 hours of lectures per week

Prerequisites: Completion of JIT4811 and JIT4611 or equivalent