Business and Intercultural Communication in Japanese

This is an advanced Japanese course focusing on further developing oral and written communication skills that are needed in business/formal settings. This course aims to develop

1) the awareness of different speech levels and styles in different situations,

2) the ability to understand the Japanese used in a variety of situations and circumstances related to business and formal settings, and

3) the communication skills to attain such functions as explaining, stating opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, persuading, making presentations, etc. In doing so, we will also

4) increase the understanding of various intercultural communication issues, such as misunderstanding, cultural conflicts, caused by the language use.

The corporate culture, Japanese group mentality, work habit, etc., will also be touched upon in mastering the business language. This course is particularly recommended for those who wish to do an internship/work in Japan or with Japanese company, or those who work with Japanese natives, such as international students, study abroad settings, etc.