授業の概要（ねらい）

This course is designed to strengthen students’ practical English skills necessary to achieve effective communication in their future workplaces. By participating in simulated activities and role plays, students will develop vocabulary skills and learn how to interact professionally in real-life business situations, such as answering interview questions, making business calls, and participating in meetings. This course will also introduce students to standard phrases and characteristics of business writing. Students will learn how to organize information logically and write effective emails, resumes, meeting memos, and short business letters.

授業の到達目標

By the end of the course, students should be able to

1. improve practical listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate effectively in various business contexts.
2. write standard business memos, emails, and short business letters.
3. develop a clear understanding of appropriate manners, business etiquette and cultural differences in today’s global business environment.

成績評価の方法および基準

Participation（参加度）: 30% Homework（課題）: 20%
Final Presentation（プレゼンテーション）: 10% Mid-Term/Final Tests（試験）: 40%

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

その他履修上の注意事項

Students must attend a minimum of 10 classes per semester. They must make an effort to actively participate in every class and give a presentation at the end of the semester.

授業内容