This course is the first course in Technical Japanese. It will introduce students to expository styles in Technical Japanese. It will explore technical terms and concepts in electrical engineering, computer science and computer engineering. In addition, it will enable students to acquire knowledge of some kanjis used frequently in Technical Japanese. This course will also provide students with practical information as well as cultural information in the contexts of Japanese science and technology. Furthermore, the students are given an opportunity to work with a Japanese student/researcher for a final project. 82-272, or permission of the instructor