CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH BUSINESS ENGLISH

概要

These courses prepare students to be able to understand short lectures/texts based on a specific subject and actively present their ideas with originality. Students will be able to participate in lecture processing skills and conduct tasks such as role-plays, discussions, demonstrations or presentations based on rich authentic input on topics. These courses are designed for students to exercise critical thinking skills to learn about subject content and build language and academic skills around the topics. この科目群では,トピックについての短いレクチャー/文章を理解し,学生が独創性を持って考えを活発に伝えることを学ぶ。ロールプレイ,ディスカッション,デモンストレーション,プレゼンテーションなどの活動に積極的に参加することにより,本質的な内容について学び,英語を実践的に活用できるように学習していきます。これらのコースは,学生がクリティカルシンキングスキルを用い,主題の内容について学び,そのトピックに関する言語とアカデミックスキルを構築できるように設計されています。 On this course, you will learn the language and skills and knowledge you need to be able to become skillful in business communication. You will focus on reading and writing internal and external business e-mails. You will practice using critical thinking skills, andyou will also have plenty of practice in talking on the phone, through video conferencing and in meetings. You will learn how to communicate effectively in business situations. このコースではビジネスで上手にコミュニケーションができるようになるために必要な言語・スキル・知識を学びます。社内外のビジネスメールのリーディングとライティングに焦点を当てます。また電話,ビデオ会議や会議での会話を練習します。さらにビジネスの状況で効果的にコミュニケーションをとる方法も学びます。 We will cover language for describing workplaces and jobs, and for meetings, presentations, and reports. Also, while English is the global language in international business, not everyone communicates the same way, in English. In this course, you will analyze the level of six common communication points across all cultures, between Japan and other English speakers, and effectively for effective business communication in today’s global, diverse, workplace. Class and homework activities include lectures, readings, language exercises, pair/teamwork, roleplaying; problem-solving, authentic practice using course skills, and research for a final report and presentation on diverse communication styles.

目標

You will learn knowledge and skills for effective English communication in the workplace, with appreciation of differences in cultural expression. You will gain basic language for common business communications, to confidently - Make smooth greetings and introductions and remember names - Describe a company and a job - Understand, and write appropriate Emails - Participate in Telephoning, Teleconferencing - Make a brief report and presentation

授業外の学習

Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. シラバスの内容や教科書資料をもとに,授業の予習・復習をしていただきます。 レッスンに関連した宿題が毎週出されます。 You will spend the same amount of time as the lesson in self-study preview and review; complete language exercises, short readings, and research to share in class. You will also work with a partner or small group to research and make a short final presentation.

所要時間: 190 minutes