Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
31961:[2025 Fall]English 10 Business English Skills(5C) § 31962:English 10 (5C) 2025 Fall Tue2 College　of　Science　and　Engineering O’NEILL BYRON L. 1

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Prism107

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Course Outline: The aim of this course is for students to study the essential language skills necessary for scientists and engineers to succeed in the business world. Students will be provided with many opportunities to review and practice the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions used in common work-related situations they are likely to encounter after graduation.

Feedback:　Feedback will be provided during class and through the email.

Student Attainment Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

・write and/or reply to office memos, instructions, announcements, letters of complaint, and emails.
・introduce themselves and make small talk in English.
・follow the rules of etiquette and polite behavior expected in international work environments.
・use English for international business travel.
・use English in small group discussions and for negotiations.
・use English for job interviews.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
0

　+R授業対象科目。第1回に+R授業を実施。詳細はmanaba+Rを参照。

1-1

Orientation & Unit 0

2-2

Unit 1 & 2

3-3

Unit 3 & 4

4-4

Unit 5 & 6

5-5

Unit 7 & 8

6-6

Unit 9 & 10

7-7

Role Play Exercises 1 & Role Play Examination 1

8-8

Unit 11 & 12

9-9

Unit 13 & 14

10-10

Unit 15 & 16

11-11

Unit 17 & 18

12-12

Unit 19

13-13

Unit 20

14-14

Role Play Exercises 2 & Role Play Examination 2

Class Format

・この授業は全授業回を対面で実施します（同時配信・録画配信なし）。

Recommendations for Private Study

Visit the Beyond Borders Plaza (BBP) on Central Arc 2F (https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/bbp/) to learn about interesting events and useful services for improving your English.
a) Refer to the course schedule to preview the day's lesson. You are expected to come to class prepared.
b) Be sure to complete any tasks assigned by your instructor the previous week.
c) You are responsible for any information you miss if absent.

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

・Textbook Activities (5 points x 12): Your performance will be graded on a 5.0 to 0 scale each day the textbook is used. If all requirements of the tasks are completed at an exceptional level, you will receive 5.0 points; if they are adequately met, 4.5-3.0 points; if they are only partially met, 2.5-0.5 points; if you do not participate or are absent, 0 points. (60 points) /・2 Role Play Examinations: 12 points each. (24 points)/・2 Role Play Examination Exercises: 8 points each. (16 points)/・Late to class, using your smartphone unnecessarly, chattering in Japanese, sleeping in class, no textbook, no dictionary: Minus 1 point

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

At least 10 sessions of attendance are required for earning credit. 10回以上の出席を単位取得要件とします。

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Business English Skills for Science & Engineering Students: 2025 Byron O'NEILL Download from the course page on manaba+R.

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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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