Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52520:[2025 Fall]Business English B2(23) 2025 Fall Fri4 College　Of　Business　Administration FIEDLER ALAN MARC 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC449

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is a continuation of Business English B1. In this course, students will learn how to write business documents, such as a CV (curriculum vitae)/resume, cover letter and personal statement, and further develop their business communication skills. Various business issues will be discussed in class, and students will be asked to critically analyze different problems and identify possible solutions.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
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Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course you should:
-be able to make arrangements by telephone (Unit 4)
-be able to make constructive contributions during meetings (Unit 6)
-be able to give clear explanations of procedures (Unit 7)
-be able to give and respond to feedback (Unit 8)
-have written a CV/resume and cover letter
-be comfortable answering questions about your CV/resume and cover letter

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Explanation of the course and methods of assessment; outline of homework expectations; textbook orientation; goal setting. Student self-introductions and rapport building; goal setting

Unit 4: Work patterns: My working life (4.1) (VOD lesson)

2

Unit 4: Work patterns

Making group decisions (4.3)

3

Unit 4: Work patterns

Phoning to change arrangements (4.4)

4

CV writing workshop

Selling yourself; the 3Cs; value-adding verbs

5

Unit 6: Teamwork

Supporting a colleague (6.3)

6

Unit 6: Teamwork

Being positive in meetings (6.4)

7

Cover letter writing workshop

Formatting a letter; organization of content

8

Unit 7: Research & development

Innovation (7.2)

9

Unit 7: Research & development

Giving explanations (7.3)

10

Unit 8: Green solutions

Green business (8.1)

11

Unit 8: Green solutions

Giving and receiving feedback (8.3)

12

Job interview workshop

Preparing for standard questions; predicting specific questions; selling yourself

13

Interview test

Elaborating on your CV; focusing on job requirements

14

Interview test feedback

Final reflections on learning

Class Format

この授業は対面で実施します。

Recommendations for Private Study

・Prior to each class, you should prepare according to your instructor's guidance. Please confirm with your instructor what you should study each week. After each class, you should review the material covered in class and do any homework set by your instructor.
・Students should do all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
・Students must be prepared to spend approximately three hours for study outside of class.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out about what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or your instructor.

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

30% Active participation/20% Interview test/20% CV/resume and cover letter/30% Other speaking and writing activities

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Please confirm details of Continuous Assessment with your instructor.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

・If you are in any doubt about anything (e.g. your presentation date, etc.) to do with your class, please contact your instructor before a problem arises.
・Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
・Attendance is part of your grade. If you miss classes, it will lower your grade.
・Students need to attend 10 or more class sessions to pass the course.
・Students who attend fewer than 10 sessions will receive a grade of F.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for finding out any information you miss if you are absent.
・Late homework may not be accepted in some cases.
・Students should read and follow the guidelines on plagiarism, computer translation software and AI in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Business Partner Coursebook A2+ Margaret O'Keeffe et al Pearson Japan 978-1-292-39295-0

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

Students should have watched and completed the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.
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