キーワード 日本語(Japanese) 講 義 概 要 After acquiring Japanese skills sufficient for communication in academic settings, the next step is to develop Japanese that can be used effectively in professional and workplace contexts. This introductory-level Business Japanese course focuses on building practical communication skills for a variety of business situations.
Students will learn Japanese expressions and communication styles commonly used when seeking employment at Japanese companies, working with Japanese supervisors and colleagues, or interacting with Japanese companies in a professional capacity, either in Japan or in their home countries. Through practical activities and collaborative tasks, students will gain hands-on experience with business-related Japanese communication while developing an understanding of workplace culture in Japan.
Enrollment Requirements:
To enroll in this course, students must meet one of the following requirements:
・Be enrolled in Level 5 or higher of Kansai University’s Japanese Language Skill-Up Unit courses, or
・Hold JLPT N2 or CEFR B2 certification.
Students who do not meet these requirements should consult with the course instructor prior to registration. 到 達 目 標 By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1.Understand the similarities and differences between academic Japanese and business Japanese, and use each appropriately depending on the situation.
2.Experience and understand the types of Japanese communication expected in professional and workplace settings.
3.Collaborate effectively in teams and develop basic skills required for project-based work.
4.Develop intercultural awareness and communication skills through collaboration with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
授業手法 / Teaching Methods
・教員による資料等を用いた説明や課題等へのフィードバック
・学生による学習のふりかえり
・学生同士の意見交換（グループ・ペアワーク、ディスカッション、ディベート等含む） 授 業 計 画 | Week 1: Orientation and self-assessment of current abilities | | Week 2: Self-introductions and exchanging business cards | | Week 3: Checking and confirmation / Acting as an intermediary | | Week 4: Checking and confirmation / Rephrasing questions | | Week 5: Sharing information and raising awareness / Giving explanations | | Week 6: Correcting errors made by oneself and others | | Week 7: Giving opinions and making suggestions | | Week 8: Understanding legal and company-related documents | | Week 9: Obtaining and handling information | | Week 10: Data interpretation and summarization / Understanding trends | | Week 11: Writing and responding to emails | | Week 12: Making appointments | | Week 13: Creating a positive atmosphere for negotiation (small talk) | | Week 14: Understanding implied meanings and intentions in communication | | On-Demand Lecture Session: Explanation of the Business Japanese test (30-minute video) and an assignment (60 minutes) | | | Note: | | Guest speakers from the business community may be invited. | | The schedule may be subject to change depending on student needs or circumstances. | | 授業時間外学習 / Expected work outside of class | | Students are expected to review class materials outside of class. In order for assignments to be completed on the class date, students will have to work outside of class. |
評 価 方 法 定期試験を行わず、平常試験(小テスト・レポート等)で総合評価する。
・Participation and performance in the class (50%)
・Assignments (both in class and homework)(50%)
Note: The above materials and assignments include the learning tasks required for the on-demand lecture session.
基準・評価 / Evaluation Criteria・Assessment Policy
Students are expected to attend regularly, actively participate in class with meaningful contributions, show good performance in group works. There is a strict attendance policy and anyone who is late more than 20 minutes will be marked absent. And if attendance is unsatisfactory, a failing grade may be given. Students must notify the teacher in advance regarding absences, giving justification. 授業の方法 対面 オフィスアワー ・E-mail: furukawa@kansai-u.ac.jp
Expect a response from me within 24 hours. If I am online at the time you email me, I’ll get back to you sooner.
・On-campus office: Division of International Affairs(2nd floor, Bldg.1, Area2) 教 科 書 池田佳子・古川智樹 それ、知りたかった！カイシャの日本語 ～マンガで学ぶビジネススキル＆ボキャブラリー～ 公益財団法人 日本漢字能力検定協会 978-4-89096-485-7
Students will be provided with learning materials and original handouts throughout the course from the instructor. 参 考 書 The instructor will introduce the materials(books) during class. 備 考 Oral/Text feedback will be provided directly to the students in the class or through KU-LMS.
Attendance Policy:
If you are unable to attend a class, you must notify the instructor within two days before or after the class. Notification may be made by phone or email. Students who are absent for more than one-third of the total number of classes will not be eligible to receive course credit.
Information on the On-Demand Lecture Session:
・Platform: KU-LMS
・Availability Period: From course registration through Week 3
・Questions and Support: Questions will be accepted during face-to-face classes or via the KU-LMS messaging system. |