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授業の題目	Working English I
学修の概要	We will live through the experience of imagining, developing and promoting new product ideas. We will also work on essential writing and speaking English skills for the workplace. In addition, we will explore the possibilities of technological resources, including machine translation and AI.
学修の到達目標	Learning useful written and spoken English for use in the workplace.

授業計画	第１回	About Working English; Relationships, small talk, and cultural differences; "Is this seat free?"
	第２回	Unit 1: Where to start a business.
	第３回	Unit 1: Researching companies. Presentation skills.
	第４回	Online resources: Information on the internet Writing letters / emails to companies in Hiroshima; Clarification and correction or advice.
	第５回	Project introduction: The elevator pitch - selling a product idea in 1 minute!
	第６回	Unit 2: Evaluating products and services. Responding to letters; Requests and Request Tennis!
	第７回	Online resources: Machine translation
	第８回	Unit 2: Company details. How to say no - and keep your clients. Phone calls. Reflections on machine translation.
	第９回	Project development: The elevator pitch - selling a product idea in 1 minute!
	第１０回	Unit 3: Creating new ideas. From small talk to conversations; Role play I.
	第１１回	Unit 3: Health care. Making suggestions, giving advice; Role play II.
	第１２回	Online resources: ChatGPT and other AI tools
	第１３回	Project sharing and feedback: The elevator pitch - selling a product idea in 1 minute!
	第１４回	Project presentations: "The elevator pitch, and what I've learned"
	第１５回	Review: What have we learned, what do we need to work on?

授業外学習の課題	Well before each class, check any messages or emails and follow instructions to be prepared for the class. After each class, check what you have to do, and when by - homework and other tasks. 2-4 hours per week.
履修上の注意事項	【対面授業を実施します】 We will have most classes face to face, but will also use Google Classroom, Google Documents and other online tools for any on-demand classes. 英語英文学科で提供している科目については、公認欠席を含め、欠席はいかなる事情があっても４回までとします。 If possible, contact your teacher in advance if you will be late or absent.
成績評価の方法・基準	Tasks (presentations, letters, reports) (60%), Final vocabulary/phrase/email test (40%) Students will receive feedback on tasks, and for their final test upon request.
テキスト	Think Big for Business 1. Akebono Press. (2021) Steven E. Quasha & Daniel J. Mills. ISBN: 978-4-905426-75-2 (Same textbook for Working English II)
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オフィスアワー及び質問・相談への対応	If you need to be absent or have any questions, please contact the teacher by phone or email. This is part of the course, too. You will get feedback on each of your assignments, from the teacher or from classmates.

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