| 授業名 | BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Niculina Nae |
| コード Couse Code | NUC199_N21A |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 専門教育科目300系 / Specialized Subject 300 |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2021 UG Nisshin Term2 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The present course is offered to Business and Foreign Studies majors. 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. The students will learn relevant business English vocabulary as well as communication strategies, which will enable them to successfully navigate the complex world of global business.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Aims
The aims of this course are:
• to improve students' English communication skills in business situations.
• to introduce and cultivate knowledge on topics such as business leadership, organisation and international markets.
. to help students improve their TOEIC score
The aims of this course are:
• to improve students' English communication skills in business situations.
• to introduce and cultivate knowledge on topics such as business leadership, organisation and international markets.
. to help students improve their TOEIC score
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
By the end of this course, the students will demonstrate ability to
1. Make requests, introduce a company and personal history, make plans, express opinions and preferences, give directions and entertain a guest in English.
2. Carry a short conversation in a business setting
3. Achieve a minimum TOEIC score of 400 points
ATTENTION! This is a TOEIC compulsory subject. The students are expected to sit the June TOEIC test on campus. Failure to do so will result in an 'Incomplete" (不完全履修) grade in this course.
1. Make requests, introduce a company and personal history, make plans, express opinions and preferences, give directions and entertain a guest in English.
2. Carry a short conversation in a business setting
3. Achieve a minimum TOEIC score of 400 points
ATTENTION! This is a TOEIC compulsory subject. The students are expected to sit the June TOEIC test on campus. Failure to do so will result in an 'Incomplete" (不完全履修) grade in this 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
LG5 Business Perspectives (BSc)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG5 Business Perspectives (BSc)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Objectives
By the end of this course, the students will
Have had the opportunity to become a competent and confident user of elementary Business English
Have been introduced to some of the key topics and themes in contemporary Business English
Understand the style of easy business communication and given the opportunity to develop the basic skills of making presentations, taking part in meetings, negotiating, telephoning and using English in social contexts
Deal confidently with simple business texts in English
By the end of this course, the students will
Have had the opportunity to become a competent and confident user of elementary Business English
Have been introduced to some of the key topics and themes in contemporary Business English
Understand the style of easy business communication and given the opportunity to develop the basic skills of making presentations, taking part in meetings, negotiating, telephoning and using English in social contexts
Deal confidently with simple business texts in English
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
Homework, case preparation and class participation are your responsibility for the success of this course. English should be used in class at all times.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Course Introduction - Overview, Schedule, Grading Policy, RulesUnit 1. Introductions.
Vocabulary
Listening: Meeting Business Contacts
Reading: Angela Arhrendts
Language Focus: a/an with jobs, wh- questions
Skills: Introducing yourself and others
Useful Language
第2日（Day2）
Unit 2: Work and leisureVocabulary: Days, months, dates
Reading: Describing your routine
Grammar: Present Simple
Grammar: Adverbs of Frequency
Talking about work & leisure
第3日（Day3）
Unit 3. ProblemsVocabulary: Adjectives too/enough
Listening: Typical problems at work
Reading: Workplace problems
Grammar: Present simple - negatives & questions, have, some/any
Telephoning: solving problems
第4日（Day4）
Unit 4: TravelVocabulary: Travel details
Listening: A business traveller
Reading: Business hotels
Language focus: can/can't, there is/there are
Skills: Making bookings and checking arrangements
●使用するケース
Case 3. High-Style Business Rentals第5日（Day5）
Case discussion: High-Style Business RentalsUnit 5: Food and Entertainment
Vocabulary: Eating out
Reading: Fast food in India
Language focus: some/any, countable&uncountable nouns
Listening: Entertaining clients
Skills: Making decisions
第6日（Day6）
Unit 6: Buying and sellingVocabulary: Choosing a product, choosing a service
Reading: A success story
Language focus: past simple, past time references
Listening: How to sell
Skills: Describing a product
第7日（Day7）
Review for final exam.Course evaluations
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。
20% - Class participation
20% - Homework
10% - TOEIC score (minimum 400)
50% - Final examination
*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 | 0 % |
| 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 | 50 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Your final grade for this course is made up of:20% - Class participation
20% - Homework
10% - TOEIC score (minimum 400)
50% - Final examination
教科書 Textbook
- David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent「Market Leader Elementary」Pearson（2016）978-1408237052
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
1. Other handouts will be distributed by teacher at appropriate times.
2. The students must register into app Memrise from the NUCB Google account with their real name. Example of login user name: shodai_taro. They are expected to practice TOEIC-related vocabulary on a daily basis.
NUCB TOEIC vocabulary link: https://app.memrise.com/course/718795/nucb-sac-toeic-vocabulary/
2. The students must register into app Memrise from the NUCB Google account with their real name. Example of login user name: shodai_taro. They are expected to practice TOEIC-related vocabulary on a daily basis.
NUCB TOEIC vocabulary link: https://app.memrise.com/course/718795/nucb-sac-toeic-vocabulary/
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Active class participation and homework/case preparation are mandatory for this course.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Prof. Nae holds an MA in translation and a PhD with a dissertation in linguistics from Nagoya University. She has been teaching English to students of all ages and levels for over two decades. Besides an extensive teaching experience, Prof. Nae has been actively involved in research and translation/interpretation work. Her research interests are translation studies, internationalization in higher education, gender studies, and active learning in Japanese clasrooms.
Refereed Articles
- (2023) Can Japan Aspire to a Gender-Equal Society? Japanese Male and Female Students' Attitudes Regarding Marriage and Gender Roles in Family and Society. Forum of International Development Studies 54(1): 2189-9126
- (2022) The Post Pandemic "New Normal" in Japanese Education. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XIII(3): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2022) Study Abroad Programs at the Crossroads. Euromentor Journal, Studies about Education XIII(2): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2022) Gender diversity on corporate boards – still a distant dream?. Cogito 14(1): ISSN 2068-6706
- (2022) Acculturation in a hostile land: The plight of immigrant children in Japan. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 13(1): ISSN 2068-780X
Refereed Proceedings
- (2023). Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning through Listening to Vocal Music. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2023). Cultivating Effective Communication Skills in TOEIC Classes: Moving Beyond Drills. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2020). Conventional Education vs. Remote Education – “Just Put it Online?” A Report from Japan. Innovation in Language Learning 13th Edition Proceedings .Pixel Conferences. 1. 2. Florence, Italy
- (2017). Womenomics: Is the Workforce Ready?. 10th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business (Book of Proceedings) .EuroMed Academy of Business. 1. 4. Rome, Italy
- (2017). From Home to Workplace: Is Womenomics Possible?. IAFFE 2017 Book of Abstracts .IAFFE. 1. 3. Sungshin University, Seoul, South Korea