| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52865:Business English B2(G2) | 2022 | Fall | Mon1 | College Of Business Administration | ADAMSON CALUM | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Students should interact using English in Main Room and Breakout Room discussions and activities similarly to Face to Face classes. 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.
Student Attainment Objectives
-be able to make appointments by telephone (unit 7)
-be able to explain procedures and give advice (unit 8)
-be able to make and respond to suggestions (unit 9)
-be able to present arguments and clarify information (unit 11)
-feel comfortable dealing with problems (unit 12)
-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 |
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| 2 | Unit 7: Make appointments by phone |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc. |
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| 3 | Unit 7: Make appointments by phone |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc. |
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| 4 | CV writing workshop |
Selling yourself; The 3Cs; Value-adding verbs |
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| 5 | Unit 8: Show around a new colleague |
Hand in CV; Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc. |
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| 6 | Unit 8: Show around a new colleague |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc./Feedback on CV / resume |
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| 7 | Cover letter writing workshop |
Formatting a letter; organization of content |
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| 8 | Unit 9: Make suggestions |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc./Hand in cover letter |
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| 9 | Unit 9: Make suggestions |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc./Feedback on cover letter |
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| 10 | Unit 11: Present an argument |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc. |
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| 11 | Unit 11: Present an argument |
Communication tasks: discussions, role plays, negotiations etc. |
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| 12 | Unit 12: Deal with problems |
Interview test preparation |
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| 13 | Unit 12: Deal with problems |
Interview test preparation |
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| 14 | Interview test |
Elaborating on your CV; focusing on job requirements |
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| 15 | Interview test feedback |
Final reflections on learning |
Class Format
【BCPレベル3～4の場合】 This is a Media Class. In principle, all classes will be delivered online using live streaming (ZOOM). Further information will be given on manaba+R
Recommendations for Private Study
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 | Active participation 30%/Interview test 20%/CV / resume and cover letter 20%/Speaking and other writing activities 30% |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
・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.
・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 and computer translation software in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Business Skills Book - Pre-Intermediate | Irene Barrall and Nikolas Barrall | Pearson Japan | 978-0-582-84692-0 |
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)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html