This unit aims at cultivating fundamental and practical skills of translation (mainly English to Japanese) and writing in Japanese. It focuses on the application of already acquired knowledge of grammar in practical and authentic writing, and translation tasks. This unit aims to expand students' vocabulary, ability to accurately and appropriately use common phrases, and examines Japanese logic structure, textual coherence and the use of rhetoric. This unit offers skill-based language training. A significant portion of assessment is based on regular practical assignments. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Kimiko Tsukada
