Business Japanese B

Business Japanese B

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School of Economics and Management

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KCCBG1MCA7

2.00Credits

講義・演習 (Lecture/Seminar)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

RieTANIWA

Lecturer

Japanese

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Before or after class, in the classroom.

taniwarie@gmail.com

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This class aims to help students enhance their ability to use daily Japanese, with a focus on knowledge and expressions necessary in business contexts and at the workplace.
 They will learn to adapt the language they use depending on the context, considering the cultural and linguistic characteristics.
The goal of this class is for the students to acquire knowledge of correct Japanese, viewed not only from the perspective of grammar and vocabulary, but also from that of society.

Business Japanese

I.    Class content
      1.  This class is focused on oral communication, and will use practical exercises such as role playing and presentations related to the Japanese workplace and business situations.
      2.  The students will improve their communication skills by learning communication patterns and adequate expressions to use depending on specific interpersonal relationships.
      3.   They will enhance their vocabulary and expressions ability by learning commonly used phrases.4.    They will learn skills necessary for job interviews.

II.    Class schedule
      1.    Orientation
      2.    Respect language
      3.    Business introductions
      4.    Phone conversations; leaving a message
      5.    Admonishment and apology
      6.    Request and refusal
      7.    Job hunting in Japan
      8.    Interview practice 1
      9.    Interview practice 2
     10.    The Japanese business world 1
     11.    The Japanese business world 2
     12.    Working at a Japanese company (simulation~ travel agency) 1
     13.    Working at a Japanese company (simulation~ travel agency) 2
　  14.    Working at a Japanese company (simulation~ trade company)
      15.    Review
　　　　・Please follow the instructor's instructions when using generative AI.

In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Limited permission for use

When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.

Materials will be distributed by the instructor.

村野節子・山辺真理子・向山洋子著『中級レベルロールプレイで学ぶビジネス日本語−就活から入社までー』（スリーエーネットワーク）
金子広幸著『初級が終わったら始めようにほんご敬語トレーニング』（アスク）
小島美智子監修『伸ばす！就活能力・ビジネス日本語力日本で働くための４つの能力養成ワークブック』（国書刊行会）
瀬川由美・紙谷幸子・北村貞幸著『中級からはじめるニュースの日本語聴解40』（スリーエーネットワーク）

Students should spend at least 1.5 hours preparing and reviewing each class.

Students will give a presentation in Japanese in front of their classmates.

Evaluation criteria:
Credits will be awarded based on the level of understanding of Japanese used in business contexts, and the ability to express oneself in Japanese.
 Assignments・quizzes 60%, final exam 40%

Students will receive continuous feedback in class.

This course is for students whose first language is not Japanese.
Sufficient Japanese language skills (oral and written) are required to register for this course.

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