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講義名	上級ビジネス英語Ⅰ　≪◇学部≫

講義開講時期	前期

曜日･時限	火４･水５

単位数	2

担当教員

氏名

ロバート　ウォーカー

学習目標(到達目標)

After studying the vocabulary and structure of business English, students will demonstrate their skills by completing group case studies, presentations and written reports.
Students will learn to understand different opinions, provide logical support, and express conclusions clearly.

授業概要(教育目的)

This class provides students with opportunities to study and practice specific business English skills: reading, research, logical analysis, strong evidence, clear presentation and report skills.
Special attention is focused on learning and applying "best practices" in global business English.

授業計画表

回	項目	内容
第1回	Introduction, course overview	placement test, part 1
第2回	Course objectives and student goals	skills test, part 2 needs analysis [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read the handouts: 1) ESP pedagogy, and 2) English as a global business language.
第3回	ESP: English for Specific Purposes	[Required preparation] prepare a vocabulary list. -special features of Business English -different characteristics and functions of social English versus business English [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Grammar section, unit 1.
第4回	Unit 1: Making Connections	company brand and social networks [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Vocabulary section, unit 1.
第5回	... unit 1 continued	company image [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Work Skills section, unit 1.
第6回	... unit 1 continued	professional profile [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Functions section, unit 1.
第7回	... unit 1 continued	networking [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Grammar section, unit 2.
第8回	Unit 2: International Business and Design	entrepreneurs / new business [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Vocabulary section, unit 2.
第9回	... unit 2 continued	team meetings, brainstorming [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Work Skills section, unit 2.
第10回	... unit 2 continued	business reports: content [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Functions section, unit 2.
第11回	... unit 2 continued	business reports: format [subsequent learning] 2 hours. Students must read Case Study 1 and prepare vocabulary and "first reaction" worksheets.
第12回	Case Study 1: English at Work in Japan.	group analysis select research model and topic choose partner, register [subsequent learning] 2-3 hours. Students must complete research worksheet, prepare a list of supporting details, gather relevant evidence to support the topic.
第13回	... Case Study 1 continued	research and preparation topic explanation and peer feedback preparation and practice time: groups of 4 [subsequent learning] 2 hours. Students must complete and practice the presentation.
第14回	... Case Study 1 Presentation & Report	pair presentation research report: format and content review [subsequent learning] 1-2 hours. Students must complete research report, following academic guidelines.
第15回	Presentation Review	feedback, peer review hand in research report [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Vocabulary section, units 3&4.
第16回	Units 3 & 4: Business Foundations and Future Development	heritage (past) and potential (future) [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Grammar section, units 3&4.
第17回	... units 3 & 4 continued	speed of change ability of young professionals to adapt and prosper [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read the article, prepare vocabulary list and complete the comprehension questions.
第18回	"the J-challenge"	Japan vs international markets Compare and analyze the strategies and success of inbound foreign companies and outbound Japanese companies [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must write a report (format: business research report).
第19回	... units 3 & 4 continued	the power of continuity strategies for concise, clear oral-report presentaiton [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Work Skills section, units 3&4.
第20回	... units 3 & 4 continued	report presentations feedback and peer-evaluation [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Vocabulary section, unit 5.
第21回	Unit 5: the challenge of functional design	fashion and function [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Grammar section, unit 5.
第22回	... unit 5 continued	instant communication; speed of decisions [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Work Skills section, unit 5.
第23回	... unit 5 continued	communication: personal, telephone, digital [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must read and complete exercises in Functions section, unit 5.
第24回	... unit 5 continued	advice and suggestions [subsequent learning] 2 hours. Students must review and study for the textbook test.
第25回	Textbook test	units 1 -- 5 [Required preparation] Students must review and study for the test. [subsequent learning] 2 hours. Students must read Case Study 2 and prepare vocabulary and "first reaction" worksheets.
第26回	Case Study 2: Business Innovation in Japan	group analysis select research model and topic choose partner, register [subsequent learning] 2-3 hours. Students must complete research worksheet, prepare a list of supporting details, gather relevant evidence to support the topic.
第27回	... Case Study 2 continued	research and preparation topic explanation and peer feedback preparation and practice time: groups of 4 [subsequent learning] 2 hours. Students must complete and practice the presentation.
第28回	... Case Study 2 Presentation & Report	pair presentation research report: format and content review [subsequent learning] 1-2 hours. Students must complete research report, following academic guidelines.
第29回	Summary 1	hand in research report The points of lesson 1-14 will be summarized. [subsequent learning] 1 hour. Students must complete Summary 2 worksheet, and prepare for speaking evaluation
第30回	Summary 2 and Conclusions	The points of lesson 15-29 will be summarized. Final group speaking evaluation will be completed

授業形式

Class time will be used to introduce new concepts and skills. Textbook exercises and background reading / research must be done as homework. Case studies require presentation and written report.

評価方法

定期試験	レポート	小テスト	授業への参画度	その他	合計
0%	50%	25%	25%	0%	100%

評価の特記事項

テキスト

Keith Harding. "International Express, Intermediate" OUP. 3rd edition, 2014
ISBN:978-019-459786-9

オフィスアワー(授業相談)

Instruct in class.

事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ

Advanced Business English 1 is an intensive, high-level course. The content is challenging, and students will have a heavy homework load: background reading, business research, report writing. Case Studies require group work -- groups must meet outside of class time. TOEIC level: above 650.