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

Jay Matsuo TANAKA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
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Year 2023
Class code K6330
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水2/Wed.2
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name 経311
Grade 3
Credit(s) 2
Notes 初回の授業に出席し担当教員の指示を受ける。
Open Program
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Global Open Program
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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 basic business content related to investing and investment banking. Within this specific area of business, students will practice various English communication skills used in meetings, emails, and presentations. The course will utilize various authentic materials covering basic concepts in investment and financial markets, as well as current news and market movements.

Goal

The goal of this course is for students to improve their business English communication skill by practicing authentic business activities. In addition, students will learn about basic business concepts in finance.

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 read and watch videos on various basic concepts in investing and investment banking. In addition, they will have the opportunity to learn basic information about a variety of companies. Students will also work in small groups to complete weekly communicative tasks. The primary tasks are: giving brief market reports, researching companies for investment, writing short analysis report emails, and giving presentations on investments. The teacher will provide guidance and structure for English vocabulary learning, how to write business emails, and how to organize presentations. Students will submit homework exercises and assignments in class and on Google Classroom. Feedback will be given to students in class and via Google Classroom.

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。

1[対面/face to face]:Course Outline and Introductions

Class Expectations
Explaining Daily Tasks
Self-Introductions
Making Teams

2[対面/face to face]:Stocks and Bonds

Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

3[対面/face to face]:Industry Sectors

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report
Midterm presentation introduction

4[対面/face to face]:Diversification

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

5[対面/face to face]:Stock Indices
Benchmarks

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

6[対面/face to face]:Price History Reporting
Price Movements

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

7[対面/face to face]:Stock Analyst Ratings
Earnings Per Share

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz

8[対面/face to face]:Company and stock overview

Midterm Presentations

9[対面/face to face]:Healthcare Sector

Final presentation project introduction
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

10[対面/face to face]:Information Technology Sector

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

11[対面/face to face]:Communication Services Sector

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

12[対面/face to face]:Consumer Discretionary Sector

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz
New market report

13[対面/face to face]:Consumer Staples Sector

Present market report
Readings
Group worksheets
Quiz

14[対面/face to face]:Company overview
Investment result reporting

Final Presentations

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

Weekly homework will be approximately 4 hours of reading business news and research reports, and preparation of presentation content, and rehearsing for market reports. 本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、合わせて4時間を標準とします。

Textbooks

There is no textbook. News and market information will be gathered online.

References

None

Grading criteria

Participation 30%
Homework 30%: market report quality, email assignments
In class assignments 10%: discussion worksheets
Midterm presentation 10%
Final presentation 20%

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

All students must bring a notebook computer (Chromebook is fine also) to every class.

Others

Attendance and participation are very important in this class. Students should be serious about increasing their professional communication skills.

[English Language Skill Required: Intermediate level] - This course is designed for intermediate or advanced-level English learners who wish to improve their communication skill and gain some business knowledge.

[Business knowledge Required: None] - Students do not need any prior business knowledge or experience to join this course. The basic business knowledge needed to complete tasks will be covered in the course. However, students should have a strong interest in investment and business.