Globalization is progressing in the business field of Applied Chemistry. This course aims to improve students' reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills in business. Students will study basic business-related terms in this course. Then they will
learn English expressions used in natural business settings through dialogues and reading passages, such as exchanging greetings,
planning and developing products, requesting, ordering, explaining services and products, and participating in meetings.
They will also make presentations and practice writing passages.
This course aims to improve students” practical English skills and prepare them 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. | Overview Structure of Business Email Explanation of English Central (online practice) 1 |
Unit 1 quiz | 100minutes |
| Register English Central | 100minutes | ||
| 2. | Unit 1 Introducing Yourself Explanation of English Central (online practice) 2 Find a story from English Central (Explanation) |
Unit 2 quiz Complete the irregular verb list |
100minutes |
| Find an interesting story from English Central | 50minutes | ||
| English Central Trial Lesson | 50minutes | ||
| 3. | Unit 2 Introduction Companies Talk from a native professor Share a story from English Central |
Unit 3 quiz, Complete the business vocabulary sheet 1 | 100minutes |
| Reaction paper about the professor’s talk. | 50minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 4. | Unit 3 Explaining Your Role Business vocabulary sheet 1 (Checking answers) |
Unit 4 quiz, Complete the business vocabulary sheet 2 | 150minutes |
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 5. | Unit 4: Introducing Products Business vocabulary sheet 2 (Checking answers) Writing a resume / CV (Explanation) |
Unit 5 quiz | 50minutes |
| Write your resume / CV | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 6. | Unit 5: Checking Information Share your resume / CV Realtor activity (Explanation) |
Unit 6 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare for the realtor activity | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 7. | Unit 6: Giving Your Opinion Realtor activity |
Unit 7 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare for the mid-term exam | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 8. | Mid-term test Unit 7 Making Requests Presentation tips and Demonstration videos |
Unit 8, 9 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare for the presentation about your favorite company | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 9. | Unit 8: Asking Permission Unit 9: Making Invitations |
Unit 10 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare a presentation about your favorite company | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 10. | Unit 10: Making Appointments Presentation: About your favorite company |
Unit 11, 12 quiz | 100minutes |
| English Central online practice | 100minutes | ||
| 11. | Unit 11: Canceling and Rescheduling Unit 12: Describing Locations Presentation: Starting up a business (Explanation) |
Unit 13,14 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare for the final presentation | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 12. | Unit 13: Looking after a Visitor Unit 14: Making a phone call |
Unit 15 quiz | 50minutes |
| Prepare for the final presentation | 100minutes | ||
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 13. | Unit 15: Describing Locations Presentation: Starting up a business |
Prepare for the final exam | 150minutes |
| English Central online practice | 50minutes | ||
| 14. | Final Examination Wrap up |
Peer Review sheet | 50minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2650minutes |
| Mid-term test | Final test | Performance in class and small assignments | Presentation | Assignments | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 25% |
| 2. | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 10% | 30% |
| 3. | 5% | 5% | 5% | 20% | 10% | 45% |
| 4. | 0% | |||||
| 5. | 0% | |||||
| Total. | 15% | 15% | 15% | 30% | 25% | - |
Participation： 15％
Assignments (Quiz and English Central)： 25％
Presentations： 30％
Mid-term and Final Tests：30%
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.
Assignments (Quiz and English Central)： 25％
Presentations： 30％
Mid-term and Final Tests：30%
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.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
"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.
Bring your laptop computers to class.
This class is designed for students with a TOEIC/ TOEIC-IP test score of around 500 or above.
Bring your laptop computers to class.
- Before or after class
Email the teacher for inquiries
- 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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