Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
34408:[2025 Spring]English for Career Development (X2) 2025 Spring Mon5 College　Of　Economics AOKI SACHIKO 1

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Rarcadia302

Language

English/Japanese

Course Outline and Method

The emphasis of the English program is REACH which stands for Responsibility, Environment, Awareness, Collaboration, and Humanitarianism. The aim of this course is to develop students' communication skills that would be needed in their careers after graduation.
Engaging in a series of learning activities, students practice reading, listening, writing and speaking in English in a variety of real-world contexts. They learn how to find information effectively for specific purposes, using tools, skills and background knowledge. They also learn about differing ways to express meaning when interlocutors or when aims of interlocutors are different. In the end, students should have confidence in using English whenever they need in their future careers. Students also have opportunities to work on learning activities outside the textbook material, directed by the instructor. The instructor will provide feedback in the physical classroom or on manaba+R depending on the activity.
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第7回と第9回の間に実施予定）

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:
- learn how the English language is used in varying business contexts.
- learn some common business practices in international settings.
- be able to think how your language study is linked to your career opportunities.
- feel more confident in communicating in English whenever necessary.

Recommended Preparatory Course

First year English courses

Course Schedule

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

Introduction to the Course

Overview of the textbook and assignment

2

Unit 1 Study Abroad

Discussion based on the reading

3

Unit 2 Nuclear Power

Discussion based on the reading

4

Unit 3 Immigration

Discussion based on the reading

5

Unit 4 The Social Safety Net

Discussion based on the reading

6

Unit 5 Global Warming

Discussion based on the reading

7

Unit 6 Women in the Workplace

Discussion based on the reading

8

Midterm exam and review

Other interesting topics

9

Unit 7 School on Saturdays

Discussion based on the reading

10

Unit 8 Food Labeling

Discussion based on the reading

11

Unit 9 Etiquette in the Digital Age

Discussion based on the reading

12

Unit 10 Merit-based Pay

Discussion based on the reading

13

Unit 11 American Military Bases in Japan

Discussion based on the reading

14

Final exam and review

Other interesting topics

Class Format

All classes will be conducted in person.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to:
- check announcements from the instructor posted in the Course News.
- come to class prepared.
- work on assignments and submit by the deadline.
- ask questions and make comments through the Threaded Discussion Forum on manaba+R.

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

60% Continual Assessment /30% Midterm & Final Exams /10% Extra Work

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

このクラスは再履修クラスのため、成績評価は原則B・C・Fのみです。

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Active participation in class activities is required. Participation includes in-class activities (questions, comments and group work) and activities via manaba+R (reading course news, turning in assignments, contributing to discussions on the bulletin board) and other methods required by the teacher. Please remember you are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent. Keep track of when your assignments are due: no (and late) submission will lower your grade. Taking TOEIC ® L&R Test is not mandatory, but is highly recommended.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Think Smart - Critical Thinking in Critical Times Michael Hood 金星堂 978-4-7647-4043-3

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Most learning activities are based on the textbook, which will be used in most every class. So make sure to buy one before the first class and bring it to every class.

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)

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

Other Comments

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