JBC4832

Translation of Japanese business documents

Ross Mouer

6 points
* 1.5 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Completion of JIT4811 and JBC4611 or equivalent

Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to work with basic documents used in Japanese firms as mentioned below and able to produce modest documents of their own.

Synopsis The subject will introduce students to the major types of business writing encountered in paid employment including letters, internal memoranda, reports and notifications. The emphasis will be on the translation of such writings from Japanese into English. The medium of instruction will be English and/or Japanese.

Assessment Examination (1 hour): 40%
* Written assignments (2000 words in total): 60%