【講義概要】
This business English writing course will help to increase your skills and confidence in written English, particularly in a business setting. This will be achieved through a student-centred, task-based, communicative approach, utilising common workplace English and a large creative, group project, focused on business visualisation.
This course is taught entirely in English.
This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion.
【学習到達目標】
The aims of this course are to increase students’ skills and confidence in their use of English for business purposes, particularly in cross-cultural written communication.
【履修上の注意】
This course requires regular attendance and active participation.
In the event of online (non-face-to-face) classes, lessons will be conducted using a combination of software, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
【事前準備学習】
Students must be fully prepared for class each week, which includes completing all homework assignments on time. This is particularly important in this course because there is a large group-work component, which means that other students will be relying on your effort and input.
【教材】
※指定図書は担当教員が、学生が必読すべきものとして指定する図書のことです。
図書は図書館に置いてあり、１週間借りることができます。（一部貸出不可の図書もあります。）
| 教科書 | 『Widgets Inc. (second edition).』 Marcos Benevides & Chris Valvona Atama-ii Books
IMPORTANT: All students must purchase a NEW textbook - not used. You may be asked to buy another textbook if this is the case!
Widgets Inc. (Second Edition).
ISBN: 978-194-11-4000-0.
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| 参考書 | The teacher will provide prints and reference information for students. |
| 指定図書 | －指定図書は、登録されていません。－ |
【評価方法】
Assignments… 70%
Class Participation… 30%
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Greetings, class overview, and introduction activities. | |
| 2 | Welcome aboard (a). | |
| 3 | Welcome aboard (b). | |
| 4 | Think outside the box (a). | |
| 5 | Think outside the box (b). | |
| 6 | Call the shots (a). | |
| 7 | Call the shots (b). | |
| 8 | Mid-semester review. | |
| 9 | Know your market (a). | |
| 10 | Know your market (b). | |
| 11 | Get the word out (a). | |
| 12 | Get the word out (b). | |
| 13 | Don’t sell yourself short (a). | |
| 14 | Don’t sell yourself short (b). | |
| 15 | End-of-Semester Review & Course Wrap-Up. | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |