Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52621:[2025 Fall]Step-up English 4(A) 2025 Fall Fri3 College　Of　Business　Administration NAKAMURA MIKI 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN416

Language

English / Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course is designed for students to further build up their comprehensive English skills by watching video interviews with 14 professionals from various countries and reading passages on relevant topics. Students are expected to learn not only specific English vocabulary and phrases used in the workplace, but also foreign culture and the culture of work, so that they can prepare for their future career. This course is offered to help students achieve 480 in the TOEFL ITP® Test or 550 in the TOEIC® L&R Test.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第1回で実施予定）

Student Attainment Objectives

・to develop the ability to understand interviews conducted in natural English
・to gain the ability to achieve 480 in the TOEFL ITP® Test or 550 in the TOEIC® L&R Test

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction and warm-up exercises

Explanations of the course aims, methods, and assessment.

2

Unit 1 Sales Can Be like Acting

Sales Representative, National Geographic Learning

3

Unit 2 Travel Opens Up the World

Tour Planner, H. I. S.

4

Unit 3 Love Sells Cars

Marketing Director, Fiat Chrysler Japan <Media-based class, i.e., via Zoom>

5

Unit 4 Translating Is More than Words

Translator, Kajiya Productions

6

Unit 5 Serve Up the Best Possible Service

Assistant Supervisor, Lawson

7

Unit 6 Toast Your Success!

President and CEO, Coedo Brewery

8

Unit 7 Teaching Is Helping Others Perform Their Best

Teacher, Shukutoku Elementary School <Media-based class, i.e., via Zoom>

9

Unit 8 Build a Happy Life!

Architect, Klein Dytham Architects

10

Unit 9 Life Is like Riding a Bicycle

Freelance Designer and Advertising Consultant

11

Unit 10 Trade Ideas for Positive Change

Business Development Manager, Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

12

Unit 11 Connect Workers with Companies

President, AC Global Solutions Ltd.

13

Unit 12 Necessity Is the Mother of Invention

Chief Technology Officer, EP Consulting Services

14

Review test , exercise, extra work

test and feedback

Class Format

Two class sessions will be delivered via media-based lessons in the semester.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students must do preparation for each class. They must take in-class quizzes and submit assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method

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

Active Participation (20%); /Quizzes and assignments (80%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

成績評価の条件として、学期ごとに10回以上の出席が必要です。

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Regular attendance and active participation are expected from all students.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Working in Japan ― Video Interviews with 14 Professionals Alice Gordenker & John Rucynski Cengage Learning 9784863124097

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook and bring it every week since you will not be able to complete the course without it.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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