| 授業名 | BUSINESS LISTENING |
|---|---|
| Course Title | BUSINESS LISTENING |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Naheen Madarbakus-Ring |
| コード Couse Code | NUC200_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200系 / Specialized Subject 200 |
| 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
Business Listening is intended for intermediate students who have studied English previously and need further practice to improve their listening skills. This content-based course uses business-related TED Talks to introduce case studies from different business contexts while integrating academic listening components into lessons.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
This course focuses on understanding and using listening skills and vocabulary to understand a TED Talk. Students will also develop weekly skills to improve their academic listening and note-taking skills using practical exercises that help students to develop their knowledge of listening. Students will also practice discussing the business-related themes through communication tasks based on various business situations.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Assignments and tasks will focus on developing note-taking and academic listening skills to improve students’ awareness and confidence. Activities will be repeated and presented in individual and pair work formats. Homework and individual study components provide students with active learning opportunities throughout the 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
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
The course materials help students develop better approaches to academic listening while exposing them to new and innovative ideas in the business field. Students will improve their confidence by listening to a range of business-related TED Talks.
Strategies: to improve listening approaches and confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listening for gist, key words), to use vocabulary-based strategies to listen.
Listening: to improve listening confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listen for main details, listen for key words), to search for and identify important information, to create notes, write a summary, and give an opinion about the theme from the TED Talk.
Speaking & Communication: to discuss business-related topics using practiced and spontaneous speech, to accurately describe the main issues discussed in the TED Talks and to give opinions. Students will also be able to ask and respond to questions about one's own and someone else’s opinions.
Strategies: to improve listening approaches and confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listening for gist, key words), to use vocabulary-based strategies to listen.
Listening: to improve listening confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listen for main details, listen for key words), to search for and identify important information, to create notes, write a summary, and give an opinion about the theme from the TED Talk.
Speaking & Communication: to discuss business-related topics using practiced and spontaneous speech, to accurately describe the main issues discussed in the TED Talks and to give opinions. Students will also be able to ask and respond to questions about one's own and someone else’s opinions.
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 | 50 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 50 % |
| 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 course will be guided by a lecture. Students will be supported by pair work and group work in class and independent study will be completed by the students outside of class. The course will enable learners to reflect on their own learning using listening journals.
The grading criteria also involves a participation component during the class period. Active participation during group work is highly encouraged.
The grading criteria also involves a participation component during the class period. Active participation during group work is highly encouraged.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Day 1Listening diagnostic
Introducing TED Talks
Course Overview
Portfolio Overview
Vocabulary prep
第2日（Day2）
Day 2Portfolio -Goals
Vocabulary Prep
Vocabulary Quiz
Notetaking Skill: Key Words
Two-way Listening
TED Talk 1
Journal
Portfolio-Review
第3日（Day3）
Day 3Portfolio -Goals
Vocabulary Prep
Vocabulary Quiz
Notetaking Skill: Systems
One-Way Listening
TED Talk 2
Journal
Portfolio-Review
第4日（Day4）
Day 4Portfolio -Goals
Vocabulary Prep
Vocabulary Quiz
Notetaking Skill: Abbreviations
Listening Perception
TED Talk 3
Journal
Portfolio-Review
第5日（Day5）
Day5Portfolio -Goals
Vocabulary Prep
Vocabulary Quiz
Notetaking Skill: Summary writing
Listening Communication
TED Talk 4
Journal
Portfolio-Review
第6日（Day6）
Day 6Portfolio -Goals
Vocabulary Prep
Vocabulary Quiz
Notetaking Skill: Giving opinions
Listening with metacognition
TED Talk 5
Journal
Portfolio-Review
第7日（Day7）
Portfolio -GoalsReview TED Talks – themes and issues
TED Talk Discussions
Note-taking Exam
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。
Quizzes/Test – Weekly TED Talks Vocabulary Quiz
Final Report = TED Talk Discussion
*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 | 15 % |
| 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 | 15 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 30 % |
| 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
Preparation Report = Weekly Listening Journals/PortfolioQuizzes/Test – Weekly TED Talks Vocabulary Quiz
Final Report = TED Talk Discussion
教科書 Textbook
- www.ted.com「TED Talks website」TED（2003）
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
Please be prepared to participate in this interactive listening programme.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
Ph.D. - Applied Linguistics
Areas of focus: Listening Strategies / Teacher Cognition / Curriculum Design
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY, SHEFFIELD
MA TESOL
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, LEEDS
MA Communication Studies
Research interests:
- Second Language (L2) Listening,
- Language Learning Strategies,
- Curriculum Development.
（実務経験 Work experience）
2018-2020
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, WELLINGTON
English Preparation Programme (EPP) – Teacher
English Language Training For Officials (ELTO) Programme – Tutor
Language Teaching: Principles to Practice (TESL 301) – Tutor/Examiner
2012-2017
KOREA UNIVERSITY, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
English For Academic Purposes - Assistant Professor
Electives Program – Head Teacher
2010-2012
UK TEFL, LONDON
TEFL Trainer
EUROCENTRES, VICTORIA, LONDON
OISE, LONDON
Teacher
Teacher Trainer
2009-2010
E-THAMES GRADUATE SCHOOL, ILFORD, LONDON
Lecturer
2007-2009
KOREA UNIVERSITY, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
University Instructor,
Program Co-Ordinator
Project Supervisor
2003-2007
NOVA ENGLISH CORPORATION, OSAKA, JAPAN
NOVA ENGLISH CORPORATION, FUKUOKA, JAPAN
Instructor
Assistant Trainer
Block Trainer
Assistant Area Manager
Refereed Articles
- (2022) Applying the Research (4). Modern English Teacher 31(3): 0308-0587
- (2022) SIG Focus: Listening SIG. The Language teacher 46(3): 0289-7938
- (2022) Using TED Talks in the listening classroom. Modern English Teacher 31(2):
- (2022) Applying the Research (3). Modern English Teacher 31(2):
- (2022) Applying the Research (2). Modern English Teacher 31(1):