Additional Opportunities, Online Master's in Technical Japanese

Additional Opportunities

In addition to the Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese, the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a certificate program and three series of courses in technical Japanese, and technical Chinese. The certificate program and course series provide alternatives for professionals and students needing to develop technical Japanese skills and knowledge but not wishing to formalize their studies with an advanced degree. The Chinese course requires no previous experience with the Chinese language.

All technical Japanese courses offered by the UW-Madison focus on translating and understanding Japanese printed materials and audiovisual materials. These courses stress the technical vocabulary not found in courses that emphasize literature or conversation.

Students learn to read (with the aid of a dictionary) Japanese technical documents and specifications, product manuals, brochures, patents and memos. Strategies for reading and analyzing the flow of ideas are reinforced through regular assignments and daily feedback from an experienced instructor.

Certificate in Technical Japanese Studies

The certificate program* option helps technical professionals and students gain reading and translation skills in technical Japanese and conversational ability in modern, colloquial Japanese. In order to receive the certificate a student must complete a minimum of 18 credits in approved courses related to Japanese language and Japanese technological progress.

Technical Japanese Courses

Basic Technical Japanese Series

This two-course sequence is for individuals with a scientific or technical background but with no previous Japanese language study or experience in Japan.

Intermediate Technical Japanese Series

Individuals with a scientific or technical background who have studied Japanese for at least one year will benefit from this two-course sequence.

Advanced Technical Japanese Courses

Individuals who have studied Japanese for at least three years will benefit from learning detailed vocabulary and studying recent technical developments in Japan.

Distance Delivery

We offer several options for receiving these courses at your home or worksite, including videotape, CD, DVD, or Web download.

Tuition

Students working toward the Certificate in Technical Japanese and students taking individual courses enroll as non-degree students and pay non-degree tuition, which is $2,100 per course for academic year 2008-2009.

Additional fees may be added for telecommunications costs, depending on the technology selected for course delivery.