Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
33899:[2025 Spring]Workshop in English Ⅲ (EB) 2025 Spring Tue3 College　Of　Economics GEORGIOU GEORGIOS 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Rarcadia305

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is designed to provide students with more advanced knowledge of the language used in business situations as well as a deeper understanding of the communication strategies used in an international business environment. This workshop covers a wide range of oral and written business communication exchanges from meetings to negotiations, and telephone calls to emails. Students will have the opportunity to use their English skills to take part in simulations of meetings, discussions on practical business topics and problem-solving tasks based on various case studies as well as organize and deliver business presentations.
All classes will be conducted face-to-face. The first half of each class will consist of an introduction to each topic focusing on vocabulary building and strengthening listening skills, while the latter part will focus on group discussions and role-play situations based on the case studies presented in the textbook. With regards to the writing assignments, individual feedback will be given either in class or via manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

After the completion of the course, students will be able to:
- communicate more effectively in various business-related situations
- handle themselves in English in a variety of business contexts
- use critical thinking to discuss business-related topics and problems and propose solutions
- give presentations on business-related topics
- manage and actively participate in business meetings
- write important business emails and documents

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction to the course. Icebreaker activities

Objectives and requirements, evaluation, and class rules.
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, refer to manaba +R

2

Unit 1 - Brands: Talk about your favorite brands

Skills: Taking part in meetings

3

Unit 1 - Case Study: How a manufacturer can protect its brand

Business email: Announcing meeting decisions

4

Unit 2 - Travel: Talk about your travel experiences

Skills: Making arrangements over the phone

5

Unit 2 - Case Study: Retain a travel agent’s key client

Business email: Apologizing

6

Unit 7 - Cultures: Discuss the importance of cultural awareness in business

Skills: Social English / Preparation for Presentation 1

7

Unit 7 - Case Study: Prepare a talk on business culture

International meetings / Business report: Information from briefing

8

Presentation 1

Feedback & discussion

9

Unit 8 - Human Resources: Talk about job interviews

Skills: General information on the telephone

10

Unit 8 - Case Study: Find a new manager for a health club chain

Business letter: Announcing hiring decision

11

Unit 5 - Advertising: Discuss authentic advertisements

Skills: Starting and structuring a presentation

12

Unit 5 - Case Study: Develop an advertising campaign

Summary of concept for advertisement

13

Unit 6 - Case study: Present a new idea to investors

Business email: Confirming investment / Preparation for Presentation 2

14

Presentation 2

Feedback / Course review & reflection

Class Format

Conduct face-to-face classes from Lecture 1 to 14.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to prepare for each class by completing the assigned homework and preparing/reviewing class content. Students should spend around 1 to 2 hours on preparation for in-class group discussions and activities each week. Study both in and out of class are factored into credit calculations.
All assignments must be completed before the next class. If a student misses a class, he/she is responsible for finding out what happened in class by asking a classmate or the instructor.
It is essential that all students attend classes regularly in order to get the maximum benefits out of the course. Active participation is a requirement.
Students are expected to bring the necessary textbook and material to class every week.

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

30% Presentation 1
30% Presentation 2
20% Discussions
10% Assignments & submissions
10% Active participation

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Market Leader Intermediate Course book David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent Harlow: Pearson Education 1408236958

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Most of the work we will do in class will be based on the case studies and role-play activities included in the textbook. You will need to constantly refer to a fair amount of information and details in order to be able to give your opinion and to actively participate in the discussions with the other students within your group. It is therefore very important that you bring the textbook to class every week.

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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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