授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
52826:Business English B1(12) 2024 春セメスター 金4 経営学部 HOLT NEIL ADRIAN 1

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS262セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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)

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員(複数担当の場合)
テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
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

授業実施形態

この授業は対面で実施します。

授業外学習の指示

・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.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験(筆記) 0

レポート試験
(統一締切日を締切とするレポート)
0

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
(日常的な授業における取組状況の評価)
100

30% Active participation; 20% Presentation; 20% Business writing tasks (formal business e-mails/letters); 30% Other speaking and writing activities

成績評価方法(備考)

Please confirm details of continuous assessment with your instructor.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

・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>.

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Business Partner Coursebook B1+ Iwonna Dubicka et al Pearson Japan 978-1-292-39297-4

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html