Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU50378 Business Japanese |
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| Level: Masters |
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Aims: The aim of this unit is to enhance each student's business Japanese skills and introduce them to various aspects of business culture and practice.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will be able to demonstrate these language and communication skills in the context of their interpreting and translating work. Skills: The emphasis in this unit is on developing: * the communication skills required for presenting arguments and information, conducting discussions and negotiating in a business context; * the transferable key skills of listening, analysing arguments, oral expression and an awareness of one's own performance; * the ability to adapt to different cultural environments and operate professionally with an appropriate awareness of linguistic, cultural and business practices. Content: Listening, speaking, reading and writing are equally emphasised. The materials used will be selected with the specific needs of the relevant markets for translators/interpreters in mind. An appropriate balance is maintained between business, scientific, political, social, economic and legal texts, tailored to the requirements of the core units. In addition, summarising skills in the target language will be taught as a necessary part of the work of both translators and interpreters. |