Business Japanese / Edition 1

by Shoji Azuma, Ryo Sambongi

Overview

Written for intermediate to advanced students of Japanese, this book focuses on the language used in real-life business situations, giving students both the linguistic skills and the practical information they need to conduct business in Japan.

More than a guide to language and vocabulary, Business Japanese emphasizes critical thinking and cultural awareness. The book covers Internet and other technical terminology, numbers, and the phrasing of corporate documents. In addition to language elements, the authors provide a short course in the cultural learning that takes place when Americans do business in Japan, discussing topics such as interpersonal dynamics and communications styles. The book also uses the case-study method commonly accepted in business schools. Appropriate for content-based courses as well as the independent student, Business Japanese is not only an effective language text but also an intercultural handbook.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878408559
Publisher:	Georgetown University Press
Publication date:	07/16/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Language:	Japanese
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Shoji Azuma is associate professor of Japanese at the University of Utah.

Ryo Sambongi is an instructor in the business school at Brigham Young University.

Table of Contents

Japanese PrefaceEnglish PrefaceAbout the Authors

Lessons1 Katakana2 Internet no Sekai3 Ningen Kankei4 Urikomi5 Sokudoku6 Senmon Yoogo no Kanji7 Suuji8 Keisan9 Case Study

Sample Answers

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Business Japanese demonstrates what a superb linguist working jointly with a seasoned business professional can accomplish. It is a welcome addition to the field of teaching Japanese for business purposes."—Yoshiko Higurashi, San Diego State University

Yoshiko Higurashi

Business Japanese demonstrates what a superb linguist working jointly with a seasoned business professional can accomplish. It is a welcome addition to the field of teaching Japanese for business purposes.

Editorial Reviews

After reading this book, one cannot help but gain respect and admiration for the content-based materials for a language course that a language specialist and a content area specialist can accomplish together. This book is exemplary in showing language professionals new directions for broader materials development, such as health, social work, and science.

Modern Language Journal

Business Japanese demonstrates what a superb linguist working jointly with a seasoned business professional can accomplish. It is a welcome addition to the field of teaching Japanese for business purposes.

Yoshiko Higurashi

"After reading this book, one cannot help but gain respect and admiration for the content-based materials for a language course that a language specialist and a content area specialist can accomplish together. This book is exemplary in showing language professionals new directions for broader materials development, such as health, social work, and science."—Modern Language Journal

From the Publisher