English for Studying Abroad

Course Title

Course Title in English

English for Studying Abroad

Course Type

Major Courses

-

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

All

Course Numbering Code

KCCBG1MCA1

Credits

2.00Credits

The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.

Type of Class

講義・演習 (Lecture/Seminar)

Eligible Year/Semester

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Instructor

Chitsuru Konishi

Affiliation

非常勤講師

Language of Instruction

English

Related SDGs

1／4

Office Hours and Location

授業後、教室で

Contact

"Q&A", Universal Passport

Corresponding Diploma Policy

A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.

Corresponding Undergraduate School DP

2◎／2〇

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

The main purpose of this course is to explore a variety of topics related to Japanese lifestyles and those of some Western countries through materials and discussions. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand everyday situations in both Japanese society and Western societies better and to explain their characteristics more appropriately in English.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Course Overview and Schedule

The following topics are discussed in this course.

Course Outline
1. Introduction
(Hometown / The characteristics of Japan's prefectures)
2. Language
(What does it mean to read between the lines?)
3. Marketing
(Propaganda techniques in today’s advertising)
4. Education
(School and campus life)
5. Higher Education
(How to think about AI)
6. Sociology I
(Individualism vs Collectivism)
7. Sociology II
(Safety and security in civic life)
8. Economics
(Global trends in generosity)
9. Public Health
(Medical care systems)
10. Environmental Studies
(Economic might vs Ecologic right)
11. Nutritional Science
(Genetically modified foods / Food loss)
12. Sociology III
(Inclusive society)
13. Business
(Money and sports)
14. Entertainment
(Films and directors)
15. Music
(Festivals / Special days and events)
End-of-term test

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

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

Uses of Generative AI

Completely forbidden

Precautions for using Generative AI

Textbook

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

References

Many kinds of reference books, dictionaries, and English listening materials (such as CDs, videos, and DVDs) are available in the library.

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

Students need to prepare for the next lesson (15h), do the required homework (15h), and review the previous lesson (30h).

Contents of Active Learning

Students will have conversations and discussions and make presentations about the topics.

Grading Criteria and Methods

Students will be evaluated based on end-of-term test (50%), group discussions/presentations (30%), quizzes (10%) and assignments (10%).

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Submissions (quizzes, assignments, etc.) will be returned in the next class.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Students who take this course should want to speak, read, write, listen, and study in English. They should be motivated to actively participate in class.

Practical Education

n/a

Remarks

The enrollment for this class will be limited to 25 students.

In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.

Syllabus data