OIC

AC449

English

This course is designed to help students practice English while pursuing a research project. Hence, advanced English fluency is not required. It is advisable that students allot time outside of the class hours to proactively do their own research and provide individual research inputs for class discussions.
Students should try to schedule their own research plan to allow enough time ahead of the due dates for assignments such as a mid-term presentation and a final presentation as well as a final report.

The course is offered in English as a combination of lectures, presentations, and class discussions. The first few classes will focus on background studies of relevant topics to be facilitated by the teacher. The rest of the term will be about developing research topics, which will consist presentations and class discussions. Each student is required to do at least two presentations depending on the number of participants.

* While students are encouraged to practice their English communication skills in class, Japanese will be allowed in discussion to the mininal level.
* Students are expected to read articles that I will be providing before each session. These will supplement your research and our class discussions.
* Expertise and experience sharing from students are expected since participants will be able to mingle with a network of students from different research interests. The class will try to accomodate reseach interest in any field. So far, we have covered topics like digital payment, electronic cars, over the top media, and alternative proteins.
* Absences will be taken seriously into consideration for your grades. Extra assignments can be given depending on the situation, otherwise, absence will severely affect your final grade. On the other hand, as per the history of this class, students who had complete attendance and actively participated in classes usually had high final remarks.
* Course schedule might change depending on the number of participants and current issues in business management.
*In this course, we may feature guest speakers during certain sessions. In the event of a guest speaker, the format (remote or face-to-face) is subject to change. I will provide updates and communicate all relevant details via the Course News once the schedule is finalized.

本科⽬は、経営学を英語で学ぶ専⾨科⽬です。
This course is a business major subject offered in English.
本科⽬は学⽣が主体性を持って能動的に学修するアクティブ・ラーニング法を取っています。
This course follows a cooperative learning style in which students learn actively.

1. At the end of this course, participants should be able to talk fluently about their chosen topic.
2. To be able to critically analyze the relevant issues through group discussions and presentations.
2. To be able to critically assess the global business trends and understand the challenges faced by Japanese companies.

Business English, Academic writing（Not a pre-requisite, but these will certainly help your understanding）

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1	Introduction of research topics, potential cases
	Guidance/Framing: Defining general task, teams, and explaining presentation and report guidelines.
2-3	Lecture inputs
	Background of case studies, data sources, and research tools
4-6	Individual or group work and class discussions
	Individual and group work, based on literature review, company or organizational profile and reports, data analysis
7-9	Intermediate Presentation by Students - individual or group
	Students' presentation by individual or group, class discussion, Q&A, feedback from the instructor.
10-13	Further analysis, Individual or group work and class discussions Individual and group work reflecting the comments received during the intermediate
	Presentations, as well as from literature review, company or organizational profile and reports, data analysis.
14-15	Final Presentations by Students - individual or group
	Students' presentation by individual or group, class discussion, Q&A, feedback from the instructor.

* This course will be conducted in person for all sessions except for the first one, which will be delivered via live stream.
* In instances where the scheduled class format may deviate due to factors such as instructor business trips or health-related issues, media-assisted instruction may be employed. Announcements regarding such deviations will be made in advance through manaba+R.

＊全授業回において、対⾯での授業を実施します。
＊第 1 回については、受講登録者数が定まっておらず、教室内が密集する可能性があるため、メディアを利⽤した授業（ライブ配信型）を実施します。
＊担当者の出張や体調不良等により、授業スケジュールの記載とは異なり、メディアを活用した授業回が生じることがある。その場合は、manaba+Rを活用して事前にアナウンスを行います。

This course is designed to pursue a research project and therefore individual research inputs are expected. It is advisable that students allot time outside of the class hours to proactively do their own research and prepare for class discussions.

Students should try to schedule their own research plan to allow enough time ahead of the due dates for assignments such as a mid-term presentation and a final presentation as well as a final report.

Kind	Percentage	Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)	0
Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)	0
Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　 (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)	100	1.Regular attendance and participation in class, commitment to the class discussions and timely submission of assignments on presentations. 50% 2. Presentations 40 % 3. A final report about a chosen topic 10%

It would be best if students read business news in English and keep up with the current business issues and trends. Some basic knowledge in business and management would be of help in understanding the lectures.

Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN Code	Comment

News on Asian Economy:
https://www.ft.com/world/asia-pacific
Nikkei Asian Review:
http://asia.nikkei.com/

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Grading policies will not change in case BCP Level be raised to 3 or higher.

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