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LANe300CA(英語 / English language education 300)
Intermediate Business English B

Julia YONGUE

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
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Year 2022
Class code K6329
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
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Campus 多摩
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Grade 3
Credit(s) 2
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

Students taking this course will learn about work and the workplace in Japan. Specifically, they will consider why we work, Japanese business culture and management practices, work-style reforms, new ways of working, social issues caused by changing economic and demographic circumstances, etc.

Goal

To become familiar with work-related issues in Japan and their impact on society.

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. )

We will discuss readings relating to the course goals, mainly in small groups. The course also incorporates an 'active learning' element, whereby students will select/design a fieldwork project relating to the Japanese workplace and present their findings in class.
*Feedback on assignments will be given during office hours and/or during class.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

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。

1[未定/undecided]:Introduction

Class expectations and explanations; self-introductions

2[対面/face to face]:Why do we work?

Ikigai and the meaning of work

3[対面/face to face]:Culture and the workplace

Communication in the Japanese workplace

4[対面/face to face]:The Japanese labor market

Japanese-style management (lifetime employment, senority-based wages, enterprise-based unions)

5[対面/face to face]:What is Abenomics?

Abenomics and the third arrow

6[対面/face to face]:Work-style reforms

Reforming the Japanese way of working; overwork

7[対面/face to face]:Fieldwork project discussion

Discussing and planning fieldwork projects

8[対面/face to face]:Womenomics

Women and the workplace; international comparisons

9[対面/face to face]:Social issues and the Japanese workplace

Ikumen; unemployed and marginalized populations in Japan

10[対面/face to face]:Assessment

In-class writing assignment (or quiz)

11[対面/face to face]:Considering issues relating to working in Japan

Student-led presentations and discussion

12[対面/face to face]:Considering issues relating to working in Japan

Student-led presentations and discussion

13[対面/face to face]:Considering issues relating to working in Japan

Student-led presentations and discussion

14[対面/face to face]:Final wrap up and review

Discussion: reassessing the Japanese workplace

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

(1) Taking business courses offered at Hosei
(2) Reading recent business news
(3) Preparing for class activities
Since the theme of the fall semester is "working in Japan,"students who are interested in working for a Japanese company after graduation would benefit from taking this course.
Regular (daily) study (of about 2 hours total per week) is key to academic success. 本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、各2時間を標準とします。

Textbooks

There is no textbook. Readings will be made available on Hoppii.

References

Selected references:
Takatoshi Ito and Takeo Hoshi, The Japanese Economy, second edition, MIT Press, 2020.
Erin Meyer, Culture Map: Decoding how people think, lead, and get things done, Public Affairs, 2015.
Shinji Kojima, Scott North, Charles Weathers, Abe Shinzo’s campaign to reform the Japanese way of working, Vo 15, Issue 23, No 3, Dec 1, 2017.
Helen Macnaughtan, Womenomics for Japan: is the Abe policy for gendered employment viable in an era of precarity, Vol 13, Issue 13, No 1, April 5, 2015.
Parissa Haghirian, Routledge Handbook and Japanese Business and Management, Routledge, 2016.
Articles from publications including The Nikkei Newspaper, The Atlantic, New York Times, The Japan Times, etc.

Grading criteria

(1) Participation (40%). Students MUST attend all of the classes and express their opinions in discussions in order to receive a high grade. Attitude, punctuality, and overall effort are also important factors for evaluating student performance.
(2) Evaluation (60%): Students must score at least 60% on their evaluation (presentations) in order to pass the course. Due to the pandemic, the evaluation method and teaching method (face to face) are subject to change.
Should the class be held via zoom, students should keep their video camera on at all times, unless doing so would compromise their internet reception.

Changes following student comments

N/A. Students are welcome to make requests or voice complaints and concerns at any time during the semester.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Should the pandemic prevent us from meeting in person, students should secure a reliable high-speed internet connection in order to participate via zoom.

Others

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS. THOSE WHO WISH TO REGISTER MUST ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS.


This course is designed for students who are earning their degree in English. Japanese language degree students in the economic department or others may enroll with permission from the instructor.