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LANe200CA(英語 / English language education 200)
Elementary Business English B

John Thomas LACEY

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code K6307
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金3/Fri.3
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 2
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Courses
Open Courses (Notes)
Global Open Courses
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
カテゴリー(2015年度以前入学生) 専門教育科目
カテゴリー(2016年度以降入学生)
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Outline and objectives

In this course students will learn about cross-cultural differences in international business.

Goal

The goal of this course is to help students improve their intercultural business communication skills.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP3」「DP5」に関連

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Students will be given a reading assignment and then be expected to write an essay about what they have read. Feedback will be given on Hoppii immediately after assignments have been submitted.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Course introduction

Read assigned documents

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Individualism and Group Spirit (1)

Chapter 5 in textbook

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Individualism and Group Spirit (2)

Essay 1

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Coping with Language and Culture Shock (1)

Chapter 7 in textbook

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Coping with Language and Culture Shock (2)

Essay 2

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Negotiations: Cultural Differences (1)

Chapter 9 in textbook

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Negotiations: Cultural Differences (2)

Essay 3

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Marketing, Advertising, and Distribution (1)

Chapter 12 in textbook

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Marketing, Advertising, and Distribution (2)

Essay 4

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Women in the International Workplace (1)

Chapter 14 in textbook

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Women in the International Workplace (2)

Essay 5

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Changes in Employment Systems (1)

Chapter 15 in textbook

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Changes in Employment Systems (2)

Essay 6

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Review

Review previous chapters

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students should prepare for each class by reading the appropriate chapter in advance and checking vocabulary (approximately two hours per week). Following the lesson students should review both the chapter and what was discussed in class (approximately two hours per week). Additional home preparation for student presentations is required (approximately four hours at the student's discretion).

Textbooks

Shishido, Makoto and Bruce Allen (2003). Global Understanding: Success in International Business. Tokyo: Seibido. ISBN 9784791940660 (¥1,700)

References

None

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated on the basis of the assignments they return to me (100%). It is important that you submit all assignments by the deadline so that I have enough time to read and mark them. Grades will be reduced if you submit the assignments late.

Changes following student comments

Since the comments did not recommend any changes, no changes will be made unless specific changes are requested.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None

Others

None