Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with appropriate glossaries, dictionaries and other translator's tools. Discussion of specific problems in Japanese-English translation and practice with a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary, and other forms of modern writing. (for Grad students)

Advanced training in practical techniques associated with the translation of modern Japanese; familiarization with appropriate digital resources (specialist dictionary databases & other translator's tools). Discussion of specific problems in Japanese >English translation and practice, covering a variety of prose styles used in journalistic, political, commercial, literary, and other forms of modern writing.

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Interdisciplinary exploration of basic issues of law's relationship to contemporary society, in which law affects almost all human activity. Topics include the nature as well as historical and social functions of law; the culture and role of major actors in the legal system (lawyers, judges, juries, police, technology); tension between ideals and realities in law; role of law in addressing contemporary social problems.