Faculty of Economics

Back to List

LANe200CA(英語 / English language education 200)
Business Communication IB

John Thomas LACEY

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code K6765
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)
カテゴリー(2016年度以降入学生) 専門教育科目
Category

Show all

Hide All

Outline and objectives

In this course students will learn the basics of international business communication from an intercultural perspective. The course will compare the business customs of Japan with those other countries, while considering how people from different cultures can work together effectively despite having different ways of thinking and different communication styles.

Goal

This course is intended to prepare students to use English in international business situations.

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. )

Both the teacher and students will present chapters from the textbook, with selected exercises for students. Supplementary lectures will be given by the teacher on topics not covered by the textbook. 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

Explanation by teacher

Week 2[対面/face to face]:US and Japanese Business: A Case Study

Lesson 11 in textbook

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Marketing, Advertising, and Distribution

Lesson 12 in textbook

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Communication in the "Thumb Generation"

Lesson 13 in textbook

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Women in the International Workplace

Lesson 14 in textbook

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Changes in Employment Systems

Lesson 15 in textbook

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Establishing Trust in International Business

Lesson 16 in textbook

Week 8[対面/face to face]:International Business and the Internet

Lesson 17 in textbook

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Business and the Law: Foreign Lawsuits

Lesson 18 in textbook

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Questions about Globalization and Free Trade

Lesson 19 in textbook

Week 11[対面/face to face]:What is Success in the Global Business World?

Lesson 20 in textbook

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Advertising and Public Relations

Supplementary lecture (1)

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Intercultural Communication and Globalization

Supplementary lecture (2)

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Final summary

Review

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 by class participation (50%) and by their presentations in class (50%). There will be no final examination.

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