JPL4832

Translation of Japanese Business Documents ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Masato Takimoto

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: When completing the unit, students are expected: 1. to be familiar with the range of basic documents used in firms and other similar kinds of organisations in Japan and Australia; 2. to have several strategies for processing and translating documents from Japanese into English and vice versa; and 3. to have confidence to negotiate with clients about the translation of business documents.

Assessment: 1. Written Assignments 3500 words in total 60% 2. Examination one hour 40%

Contact Hours: 1.5 hours of lecture per week

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Japanese 10 or Japan Foundation's Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or equivalent, and English competency (a minimum of IELTS 6.5). Approval from the unit coordinator

Corequisites: JPL4200

Prohibitions: JPL3832