Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52565:[2025 Fall]English Workshop 2 (B2) 2025 Fall Thu3 College　Of　Business　Administration TANAKA MIKIHIRO 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN424

Language

日本語 or English

Course Outline and Method

The aim of this class is to develop students’ ability to effectively communicate in professional and business contexts. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and syntax relevant to business communication and enhancing the practical skills required to engage confidently in diverse workplace scenarios.
Students will engage in collaborative group work and will be asked to present their findings during class sessions. Assessment will be based on presentation performance and the submission of the final paper.

【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第1回で実施予定）

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the semester, students are expected to improve their overall English abilities, and to develop business English skills and communication abilities as well.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Intercultural Communication (B1)

Course Schedule

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

Guidance, self-introduction, reading on ethnocentrism & introduction activities <VOD class>

Preparing for the next class session.

2

Unit 1: Corporate Culture (1)

Work on Vocabulary Input and Learning Important Expressions.
Preparing for 'Business Workshop 1'.

3

Unit 1: Corporate Culture (2), Unit 2: Training and Development (1)

Presenting the Ideas as a Group.
Learning Important Expressions for the next class session.

4

Unit 2: Training and Development (2) <Zoom Class>

Preparing for 'Business Workshop 2' and Presenting the Ideas as a Group.

5

Unit 3: Finance (1)

Work on Vocabulary Input and Learning Important Expressions.
Preparing for 'Business Workshop 3'.

6

Unit 3: Finance (2), Unit 4: Digital Business (1)

Presenting the Ideas as a Group.
Learning Important Expressions for the next class session.

7

Unit 4: Digital Business (2)

Preparing for 'Business Workshop 4' and Presenting the Ideas as a Group.

8

Unit 5: Performance (1) <Zoom Class>

Work on Vocabulary Input and Learning Important Expressions.
Preparing for 'Business Workshop 5'.

9

Unit 5: Performance (2), Unit 6: Performance (1)

Presenting the Ideas as a Group.
Learning Important Expressions for the next class session.

10

Unit 6: Performance (2)

Preparing for 'Business Workshop 6' and Presenting the Ideas as a Group.

11

Unit 7:Time Management (1)

Work on Vocabulary Input and Learning Important Expressions.
Preparing for 'Business Workshop 7'.

12

Unit 7:Time Management (2), Unit 8: Change (1)

Presenting the Ideas as a Group.
Learning Important Expressions for the next class session.

13

Unit 8: Change (2)

Preparing for 'Business Workshop 8' and Presenting the Ideas as a Group.
Get ready for the review test next week.

14

Review Test

Review Exam for the Semester

Class Format

All classes, with the exception of weeks 4 and 8, will be conducted in person.
この授業は第４週と第８週以外、対面で実施します。

Recommendations for Private Study

*Students are expected to attend all the class sessions and actively participate in classroom activities and discussions.
*All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
*Students are also expected to work on all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
*Your absence from/coming in late to a class session will result in point deduction from your final grade.
*If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out 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 (20%)
Final Paper (60%)
Student Presentation (20%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

*If you are in any doubt about anything 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. Students need to attend more than 10 class sessions to pass the course.
*Your absence from/coming in late to a class session will result in point deduction from your final grade.
*If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or your instructor.

・授業ではグループワークを中心とし、発表を行います。
・無断で欠席したり、遅刻を繰り返すと成績が下がります。特に発表の際に欠席をすると大きなマイナス点となります。

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Business Partner B2: Coursebook & eBook with MyEnglishLab & Digital Resource Margaret O’Keeffe, Lewis Lansford, Iwonna Dubicka, Bruce Wade et al Pearson 978-1292392981

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please note that purchasing this textbook is necessary for participation in this class.

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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