JAPN 312: Japanese for the Professions
Course Description:
This course is designed to develop a functional use of Japanese for the professions such as education, business, research, technology, government, travel and hospitality. Students will learn how to respond to a variety of situations that focus on business manners such as customer service, telephone conversations and effective communication as a member of the business society. It also presents and expands on cultural perspectives and concepts. Taught in Japanese. (Credit/No Credit Available) (Prereq: JAPN 300 or equivalent)
This course is designed to develop a functional use of Japanese for the professions such as education, business, research, technology, government, travel and hospitality. Students will learn how to respond to a variety of situations that focus on business manners such as customer service, telephone conversations and effective communication as a member of the business society. It also presents and expands on cultural perspectives and concepts. Taught in Japanese. (Credit/No Credit Available) (Prereq: JAPN 300 or equivalent)
1.1
This was the first course in which there was very little Japanese spoken in the class. What made it even more challenging was that most of the grammar points we covered are common in the business world. We also had to record a business skit in groups: writing scripts, supplying our own props and acting out our parts. While the course was challenging, it was extremely beneficial. Not only does it fulfill MLO1 but it also helped prepare me for my future studies. The role play exercises helped with getting comfortable with speaking business Japanese and learning how to fill out Japanese resume forms became useful as I look towards finding a job in Japan. As I continue my studies in Japanese, I will revisit business grammar more frequently in order to instill the points into my memory.
This was the first course in which there was very little Japanese spoken in the class. What made it even more challenging was that most of the grammar points we covered are common in the business world. We also had to record a business skit in groups: writing scripts, supplying our own props and acting out our parts. While the course was challenging, it was extremely beneficial. Not only does it fulfill MLO1 but it also helped prepare me for my future studies. The role play exercises helped with getting comfortable with speaking business Japanese and learning how to fill out Japanese resume forms became useful as I look towards finding a job in Japan. As I continue my studies in Japanese, I will revisit business grammar more frequently in order to instill the points into my memory.
1.2
This course mostly focused on the phonetics, morphology, syntax and discourse of business Japanese because of how important they are on a daily basis. In the Japanese business world, you have a lot to consider before you speak at any capacity. For starters, you have to know who it is you are talking to, what position they hold and if they are a higher rank than yourself. When these three are accounted for, you can choose your words wisely to keep yourself in good favor with the person you are talking to.
This course mostly focused on the phonetics, morphology, syntax and discourse of business Japanese because of how important they are on a daily basis. In the Japanese business world, you have a lot to consider before you speak at any capacity. For starters, you have to know who it is you are talking to, what position they hold and if they are a higher rank than yourself. When these three are accounted for, you can choose your words wisely to keep yourself in good favor with the person you are talking to.