MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

FIN1210

Business Japanese 1

Ms Amanda Ralph

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