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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English 3 II
Undercover Boss - English in Workplaces

Hinton ROBERT

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code R2072
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金3/Fri.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes 文(哲日英)2年:上級/英語/英語圏の文化と社会
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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
Optional/Compulsory
Category (2018~) 2017年度以降入学者
ILAC科目
200番台 外国語科目
4群[選択必修]外国語(英語)
Category (2017)

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Outline and objectives

This is a content based course aimed at helping
students improve their confidence and skills in overall English
communication as well as to increase their knowledge of American
culture and society.

Goal

The goal of this course is to increase fluency,
accuracy and confidence in the areas of speaking,listening, reading
and writing. Students will also learn about the inner workings
of American businesses and companies from the viewpoint of
the workers and their CEOs and how those businesses impact
American culture and society.

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

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。法学部・法律学科:DP3・DP4、法学部・政治学科:DP1、文学部:DP1、経営学部:DP3

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. )

Each week students will see "real life" business dealings by way of "Undercover Boss", an American reality show. As they watch, students will complete a listening comprehension worksheet and take notes about different aspects of the company, the workers and the CEO. After each program, students will participate is discussions and do activities related to that specific episode. This class incorporates Active Learning and task based activities.

Students will receive written comments and a score for all assignments and presentations. This will be done for weekly reports submitted on HOPPI.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※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:Summer

An interactive communication activity

Week 2:Baha Fresh

Writing a restaurant review/critique

Week 3:Stella and Dot

Discussion of retail outlets

Week 4:Maaco

Discussion of on-line shopping and websites

Week 5:Family Dollar

Dealing with customer/employee service complaints

Week 6:Kendal Jackson Wine Estates

Discuss 3 reasons for each of the 5 chosen CEOs or owners

Week 7:Subway

Group work for CEO or owner presentation

Week 8:Donato's

CEO/owner presentations

Week 9:University of California

Student research about study abroad

Week 10:Popeye's

Share research findings of fast food retail outlets - small group discussion

Week 11:Moe's Southwest grill

Presentation - recipe

Week 12:Lucky Strike Lanes

Sports report and discussion

Week 13:Gigi's Cupcakes

Design a small business

Week 14:Build A Bear

Writing about a favorite childhood memory

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

Each week, students will be asked to prepare for the upcoming class. This will include activities such as: researching a specific topic, brainstorming, writing a report and/or preparing for discussions and presentations

Textbooks

No text will be used in this course.

References

None.

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated based on weekly homework (40%), classroom activities such as: listening comprehension worksheets, note taking, participation in discussions (40%), and presentations (20%). In principle, no more than 3 absences will be permitted per semester to receive academic credit for the course.

Changes following student comments

The instructor appreciates student feedback and alters materials and procedures based on that feedback.