Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50258:Special Topics on Business Management β (XE) § 50259:Special Topics on Organization and Management β (XE) § 50260:Special Topics on International Business β (XE) § 50261:Special Topics on Strategy and Marketing β (XE) § 50262:Special Topics on Accounting and Finance β (XE) 2024 Spring Wed2 College　Of　Business　Administration HE GEER 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN423

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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 lecture style which mainly consists of a co-operative learning style in which students learn actively.


Topic: Foreign direct investment in Japan

Japanese multinational companies are renowned for their global influence. Meanwhile, Japan itself is a charming market for foreign firms, offering various unique opportunities and challenges for these firms to enter and thrive. In this course, students will learn and explore the nature of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Japan. This will involve active participation in lectures and individual or group presentations centered on aspects pertinent to FDI in Japan.

During the lectures, we will cover (1) the extent and history of FDI in Japan, (2) the surge in inward FDI, (3) Japan's economic growth and FDI, (4) the performance of foreign firms and the macroeconomic impact of FDI, and (5) the prospects for FDI in Japan. Students will be required to read assigned chapters in advance, and discuss with the lecturer as well as peer students how they grasp the key points highlighted in the chapter. In the presentation part, students will be tasked with presenting their own case study on any of the discussed topics or other relevant themes, linking theories to realities.

Student Attainment Objectives

By taking this course, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of FDI in Japan from both historical and contemporary perspectives. In doing so, they will be able to understand real-life cases of foreign firms operating in Japan and their broader impact on Japan's economic growth as well as the globalization of Japanese society.

Recommended Preparatory Course

本科⽬の受講にあたっては、TOEIC®L&R 620、TOEFL®-ITP 520、あるいはTOEFL®-iBT 68 相当以上の英語⼒を保持していることを⽬安としています。
This course targets students who have a minimum TOEIC® L&R score of 620, TOEFL®-ITP score of 520, or TOEFL®-iBT score of 68.

Course Schedule

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

Orientation

・Self-introduction
・Explanations of the objective and structure of this course
＊This lecture will be conducted via media

2~3

The extent and history of FDI in Japan

・Global FDI trend and Japan's outward investment
・The extent and nature of FDI in Japan
・Why is FDI in Japan so low?
・Foreign firms' roles in the Japanese economy before the 1990s

4

The surge in inward FDI

・The boom in inward FDI
・International factors behind the surge in inward FDI
・Domestic factors

5~6

The impact of foreign direct investment in Japan

・Case studies

7

Debate

・Is inward FDI beneficial/detrimental to Japan?

8~11

Group work

・Group work assignments
・Group work preparation

12~14

Group presentations

・Group presentations on case studies of foreign firms in Japan

15

Q&A

・Pre-booked one-on-one Q&A session

Class Format

Because there are no limits on the number of registered students, the classroom could become crowded, so the first class will be held using multimedia tools (live-streamed).

The other classes will be held in person. However, due to circumstances such as the instructor's business trips or ill health, there may be instances where the class schedule differs from what is listed, and lessons may be conducted using media. In such cases, announcements will be made in advance using Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

本科目では、英文の学術文献について、授業前に予習を行う必要があります。また、英語でのプレゼンテーションの準備も必要です。
Students are required to study English academic materials before every class. Students need also to complete a case study and presentation of foreign firms operating in Japan through teamwork or on his/her own, depending on the number of students attending the class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

1. Attendance: 42 points (14 lectures at 3 points each)
2. Presentation: 58 points

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

We will not have examinations. That means students will need to actively participate in the class to earn their credit. If you fail to attend at least 12 out of the 14 classes (Orientation excluded), you will be graded as 'Unpassed (F)'.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Foreign direct investment in Japan Ralph Paprzycki, Kyoji Fukao Cambridge University Press 9781107411289

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

The lecturer will distribute copies of the reading chapters when the textbook is difficult to acquire.

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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