| 授業名 | ADVANCED ENGLISH 800 S |
|---|---|
| Course Title | ADVANCED ENGLISH 800 S |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 夏 思洋（XIA siyang） |
| 科目ナンバリングコード Course Numbering Code | ENG411 |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 4 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2026 UG Nisshin Spring |
| コード Couse Code | NUC008_N26A |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Mission Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The course will equip the students with essential English communication skills and global competences as stated in the mission of the university, such as "frontier spirit" and professional abilities necessary to bridge the gap between New Asia and the rest of the world.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Through this course, students will develop productive and receptive skills in preparation to achieve the CEFR B2 & C1 levels at the TOEIC® Listening and Reading score (700 levels score range). This course aims to further strengthen students' four English language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, in order to prepare them in their pursuit of graduation and post-graduation goals, including job searching, job application and /or further academic study.
学修到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Students will be expected to build up English vocabulary, understand grammar and make use of the knowledge through reading, listening, speaking, and communication tasks assuming various business situations.
*This is a SAC compulsory course.
*This is a SAC compulsory course.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students can expect to:
- Understand a wide range of advanced-level English grammar constructions
- Be able to produce a wide array of statements and questions at the CEFR B2–C1 level
- Have broadened vocabulary knowledge through review and recycling via receptive and productive tasks
- Improve reading fluency using advanced critical reading strategies such as skimming and scanning
- Master critical listening strategies to identify key information in audio or video samples as well as search for and recognize information in audio or video samples
- Be able to discuss topics using open and closed practice to accurately describe/explain complex business-related actions and events
- Produce effective business communication in a variety of advanced writing styles
- Take part in case study discussion using various advanced English communication skills
- Understand a wide range of advanced-level English grammar constructions
- Be able to produce a wide array of statements and questions at the CEFR B2–C1 level
- Have broadened vocabulary knowledge through review and recycling via receptive and productive tasks
- Improve reading fluency using advanced critical reading strategies such as skimming and scanning
- Master critical listening strategies to identify key information in audio or video samples as well as search for and recognize information in audio or video samples
- Be able to discuss topics using open and closed practice to accurately describe/explain complex business-related actions and events
- Produce effective business communication in a variety of advanced writing styles
- Take part in case study discussion using various advanced English communication skills
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 80 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 20 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
This learner-centered course will be guided by an instruction in the form of grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading input (supported by individual study completed by the students) as well as speaking and writing practice in equal components. The independent study outside of class will include written as well as online homework tasks. Group and peer interaction will occur throughout the semester, and will be supplemented within individual work.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Week1Diagnostics, Course Overview
Unit 1
Week 2
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 1
第2日（Day2）
Week 3Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 2
Week 4
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 2
Case Discussion
●使用するケース
Motivation at Work, Business Result: Upper-Intermediate (Second Edition), p. 12第3日（Day3）
Week 5Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 3
Week 6
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 3
Case Discussion
●使用するケース
Ideas and Innovations, Business Result: Upper-Intermediate (Second Edition), p. 26第4日（Day4）
Week 7Vocabulary Quiz
Review of Term 1 (Units 1-3)
Week 8
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 4
第5日（Day5）
Week 9Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 4
Week 10
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 5
第6日（Day6）
Week 11Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 5
Case Discussion
Week 12
Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 6
●使用するケース
Personality and Decision Making, Business Result: Upper-Intermediate (Second Edition), p. 38第7日（Day7）
Week 13Vocabulary Quiz
Unit 6
Week 14
Vocabulary Quiz
Review of Term 2 (Units 4-6)
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
Final Report (10%) = June TOEIC Test
For SAC compulsory classes, students are required to study over 20 hours during the semester at SAC in the Central Information Center. Additionally, students enrolled in SAC Compulsory courses are all required to take the TOEIC exam 2 times at NUCB during the spring semester (June) and fall semester (November). Failing to do so, a student will receive Incomplete for his/her grade for the SAC compulsory course in the semester in which the student failed to take the TOEIC exam.
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 20 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 20 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 20 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 20 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 10 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 30 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
定期試験 Final Exam
あり評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Preparation Report (20%) = Weekly SAC ActivitiesFinal Report (10%) = June TOEIC Test
For SAC compulsory classes, students are required to study over 20 hours during the semester at SAC in the Central Information Center. Additionally, students enrolled in SAC Compulsory courses are all required to take the TOEIC exam 2 times at NUCB during the spring semester (June) and fall semester (November). Failing to do so, a student will receive Incomplete for his/her grade for the SAC compulsory course in the semester in which the student failed to take the TOEIC exam.
配布教材と教室における電子機器の利用マナーについて Guidelines for Classroom Technology and Proper Use of Course Materials
- ケースメソッド教育の中核は、積極的な参加と知識の共有です。この教育を支えるため参加者は授業中の電子機器（例：スマートフォン、ノートパソコン）の使用を制限するよう求められます。許可を得た場合でも、教室内では電子機器は、ケース討議に資する目的でのみ使用してください。授業中は、たとえケース討議に関連していても、検索エンジンや生成AIの使用は避けて下さい。
- 配布教材（ケースを含む）は指定された授業への参加以外の目的で利用しないで下さい。著者の権利、著作権、特定情報の機密性を保護するため、許可なく教材を個人や組織（生成AI を含む）に提供することはできません。このルールは、印刷物・電子教材のいずれにも適用されます。
- 詳細は「教室における電子機器の利用マナー・教材の適切な利用に関するガイドライン」を確認のうえ、教員の指示に従い、責任をもって遵守してください。
- Active participation and shared learning is at the core of the case method learning.Participants are asked to limit their use of electronic devices (e.g., laptops, smartphones) during classroom sessions in support of this model. Even with permission granted, devices should only be used in the classroom in service to the case discussion. Online searches and generative AI tools, even if related to the case discussion, are discouraged while class is in session.
- Students are prohibited from using the course materials (including cases) distributed by the university for any purpose other than participation in the designated class.Students must not input, process or test course materials with any artificial intelligence (AI) tools, bots, software, or platforms without the author’s permission. These actions violate the terms of use for the course materials and may also constitute copyright infringement.
- Please refer to the "Classroom Technology Guidelines / Guidelines for Properly Using Course Materials” for details, and follow the instructor’s directions. You are expected to comply with these guidelines responsibly.
教科書 Textbook
- John Hughes, Michael Duckworth and Rebecca Turner「Business Result: Upper-Intermediate (Second Edition)」Oxford University Press（2018）9780194738965
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Additional materials will be supplied by the instructor.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
This is the first year in charge of this course.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
名古屋大学大学院文学研究科人文学専攻博士後期課程にて博士（文学）を取得。愛知淑徳大学文学部助教を経て、現在名古屋商科大学国際学部専任講師。英語学を専門としており、統語論ならびに英語史の研究を行う。
Siyang Xia obtained his Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University. After working as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Aichi Shukutoku University, he is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of International Studies, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. He specializes in English Linguistics and conducts research in syntax and historical linguistics.
（実務経験 Work experience）
2018 〜 2022 大同大学 非常勤講師
2019 〜 2023 愛知淑徳大学 助教
2022 〜 2023 名古屋商科大学 非常勤講師
2023 〜 現在 名古屋商科大学 専任講師
2019 〜 2023 愛知淑徳大学 助教
2022 〜 2023 名古屋商科大学 非常勤講師
2023 〜 現在 名古屋商科大学 専任講師
Refereed Articles
- (2026) Participle Movement in Old English: Syntactic Constraints based on Multiple Agree and Phase Theory. Tokai English Studies 8 2434-8708
- (2025) Writing Strategies of “Nise Chinese” in the “Tuita” App: A Study on Methods of Making Japanese Appear Chinese-like. Journal of Japanese Language 86
- (2025) A Semantic-Pragmatic Analysis of Epistemic Modality Co-Occurrence in Chinese. Modern Linguistics 13(3): 2330-1708
- (2025) From Object Movement to Object Shift: The Development of Object-oriented Floating Quantifiers with Full DPs and Pronouns in the History of English. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation 8(1): 2617-0299
- (2023) Co-occurrence of Epistemic Modality in Chinese. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation 6(11): 2617-0299
Refereed Proceedings
- (2026). A Simpler Syntax of Middles, Unaccusatives and (Fake) Passives. JELS 43 .The English Linguistic Society of Japan 18th International Spring Forum. 1. 3. Seijo University, Tokyo
- (2026). The Loss of Past Participle Movement in the History of English. JELS 43 .The English Linguistic Society of Japan 18th International Spring Forum. 1. 2. Seijo University, Tokyo
- (2024). On Past Participle Movement in Old English. Proceedings of the 96th Annual Conference (2024) .The English Literary Society of Japan. 1. 2. Tohoku University
- (2021). Passive Participles Movement in the History of English. JELS 38 .The Thirteenth International Spring Forum of The English Linguistic Society of Japan. 1. 2. Kansai University
- (2019). On the Historical Development of Floating Quantifiers in English. JELS 36 .The Eleventh International Spring Forum of The English Linguistic Society of Japan. 1. 2. Hokkaido University