Jobs for students of Japanese
Sir—Jim Mains (“The Press,” November 1, 1983) raises several important issues about the benefits of studying Japanese. Proficiency in Japanese can enhance employment prospects, but to expect employment as a result would be unfortunate. Some years ago I attended a seminar on Japanese tourism, where educational institutions were implored to improve the standard of New Zealanders’ spoken Japanese. The Christchurch Polytechnic established its one-' year intensive course in Japanese, and its graduates now work in shops, hotels, tour companies, airlines, restaurants and Governmentdepartments. Polytechnic students gained first, second and third places in the recent “Speak Japanese” competition. While there is still a long way to go, Japanesespeaking New Zealanders should have an advantage when seeking
employment in tourist-related' areas. — Yours, etc., ALASTAIR McLAUCHLAN. November 1, 1983.
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