Globalization is progressing in the business field of Applied Chemistry. In this course, students are expected to study business-related
basic terms. They will learn English used in real business settings. For example, exchange greetings, making small talk, planning
and developing products, requesting, ordering, explaining services and products, making presentations, participating in meetings,
and writing documents. They will participate in various classroom activities designed to use their business English to improve
all four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
This course aims to improve students” practical English skills and get them ready for Global PBL programs offered at this
university and departing for international business after graduation.
- To understand business-related English vocabulary and expressions.
- To acquire business-related reading and writing skills.
- To acquire business-related reading and writing skills.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Structure of Business Email Unit 1 Introducing Yourself Explanation about English Central (Online practice) |
English Central Unit 1 Review irregular verbs |
200minutes |
| 2. | Unit 2 Introduction Companies Structure of CV |
English Central Unit 2 Making name cards and CVs |
200minutes |
| 3. | Unit 3: Explaining Your Role Talk from a native professor |
English Central Unit 3 Study business vocabularies |
200minutes |
| 4. | Unit 4: Introducing Products Viewing Industrial Company Profiles on the Internet |
English Central Unit 4 Company Research (1) |
200minutes |
| 5. | Unit 5: Checking Information Presentation: Industrial Company Research (1) |
English Central Unit 5 Company Research (2) |
200minutes |
| 6. | Unit 6: Giving Your Opinion Presentation: Industrial Company Research (2) |
English Central Unit 6 Company Research (3) |
200minutes |
| 7. | Unit 7 Making Requests Presentation: Industrial Company Research (3) |
English Central Unit 7 Mid-term Exam Preparation |
200minutes |
| 8. | Mid-term test Unit 8: Asking Permission |
English Central Unit 8 Company Research (4) |
200minutes |
| 9. | Unit 9: Making Invitations Presentation: Industrial Company Research (4) |
English Central Unit 9 Company Research (5) |
200minutes |
| 10. | Unit 10: Making Appointments Presentation: Industrial Company Research (5) |
English Central Unit 10 Write an email (making an appointment) |
200minutes |
| 11. | Unit 11: Canceling and Rescheduling Starting up a business (Explanation) |
English Central Unit 11 Starting up a business |
200minutes |
| 12. | Unit 12: Describing Locations Starting up a business (sharing ideas) |
English Central Unit 12 Starting up a business |
200minutes |
| 13. | Presentation: Starting up a business | Presentation Review Sheet Final Exam Preparation |
200minutes |
| 14. | Presentation: Starting up a business Final Examination |
Reaction sheet about this class | 200minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2800minutes |
| Mid-term test | Final test | Performance in class and small assignments | Presentation | Online materials | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 25% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 30% |
| 3. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% | 15% | 45% |
| 4. | 0% | |||||
| 5. | 0% | |||||
| Total. | 15% | 15% | 20% | 30% | 20% | - |
Participation and small assignments： 20％
Online materials (English Central)： 20％
Presentations： 30％
Mid-term test：15%
Final Exam test： 15％
Students' final grades are determined by combining their marks for each assessment item shown above. Students can pass this course with 60 points on a 100-point grading scale.
Online materials (English Central)： 20％
Presentations： 30％
Mid-term test：15%
Final Exam test： 15％
Students' final grades are determined by combining their marks for each assessment item shown above. Students can pass this course with 60 points on a 100-point grading scale.
“Go Global English for Global Business”／Accompanied with EnglishCentral Seibido
Downloadable audio files are available on the publisher's homepage.
Downloadable audio files are available on the publisher's homepage.
Search and watch business-related videos on the Internet, for example, YouTube.
This class is designed for students with a TOEIC/ TOEIC-IP test score of around 500 or above.
This class is designed for students with a TOEIC/ TOEIC-IP test score of around 500 or above.
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- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Worked four years as a help desk specialist and a product manager for Japan NCR. |
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