Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52826:Business English B1(12) 2024 Spring Fri4 College　Of　Business　Administration HOLT NEIL ADRIAN 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS262

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course the emphasis is on communication in business situations. Students will further develop the oral and written communication skills acquired in English SW courses. They will learn how to write business documents, such as emails and letters, and also develop their problem solving and negotiating 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

By the end of this course you should:
-be comfortable making small talk with business partners (Unit 1)
-be able to give and respond to advice in busines situations (Unit 2)
-be comfortable dealing with problems (Unit 4)
-be able to persuade others and deal with objections (Unit 6)
-have reviewed and developed presentation skills acquired in SW2 (Units 2 and 6)
-have learned how to write various business documents, including formal emails/letters (Units 1 and 2)

Recommended Preparatory Course

Before taking this course, students are advised to take required 1st year English courses.

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

Student self-introductions and rapport building; discussion of previous language learning experiences; goal setting

2

Unit 1: Organisation

Managing small meetings (1.3)

3

Unit 1: Organisation

Small talk in first meetings (1.4)

4

Business writing workshop

Organising information (1.5); Formal and semi-formal emails (2.5)

5

Unit 2: Brands

The life of luxury (2.1)

6

Unit 2: Brands

Supporting teamwork (2.3); Hand in business writing 1

7

Unit 2: Brands

Making a presentation (2.4)

8

Unit 4: Business Strategy

Solving problems (4.3)

9

Unit 4: Business Strategy

Problem-solving meetings (4.4)

10

Unit 6: Entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs (6.2)

11

Unit 6: Entrepreneurs

Influencing (6.3); Hand in business writing 2

12

Unit 6: Entrepreneurs

Presenting facts and figures (6.4)

13

Presentations

Q&A; peer feedback; discussions

14

Presentations

Q&A; peer feedback; discussions

15

Presentations

Presentation 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% Presentation; 20% Business writing tasks (formal business e-mails/letters); 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.
・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 B1+ Iwonna Dubicka et al Pearson Japan 978-1-292-39297-4

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

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