IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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LANe200CA(英語 / English language education 200)
Business Communication I B

Evanoff RICHARD

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
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
Grade 2~4
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
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅲ. Global Business
Faculty Sponsored Department Economics

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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.

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

※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:Course introduction

Explanation by teacher

Week 2:US and Japanese Business: A Case Study

Lesson 11 in textbook

Week 3:Marketing, Advertising, and Distribution

Lesson 12 in textbook

Week 4:Communication in the "Thumb Generation"

Lesson 13 in textbook

Week 5:Women in the International Workplace

Lesson 14 in textbook

Week 6:Changes in Employment Systems

Lesson 15 in textbook

Week 7:Establishing Trust in International Business

Lesson 16 in textbook

Week 8:International Business and the Internet

Lesson 17 in textbook

Week 9:Business and the Law: Foreign Lawsuits

Lesson 18 in textbook

Week 10:Questions about Globalization and Free Trade

Lesson 19 in textbook

Week 11:What is Success in the Global Business World?

Lesson 20 in textbook

Week 12:Advertising and Public Relations

Supplementary lecture (1)

Week 13:Intercultural Communication and Globalization

Supplementary lecture (2)

Week 14: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