International Journal of Human Culture Studies
Online ISSN : 2187-1930
ISSN-L : 2187-1930
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A new approach to business English as a generic skill
Atsuko IkegashiraYoshiko MoritaMisako MatsuokaLiversidge Gordon
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2014 Volume 2014 Issue 24 Pages 142-148

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The purpose of this research is to develop teaching materials that enable students to acquire skills to become active members in the global community. Many of the English teaching materials available today focus mainly on language skills, and do not give enough attention to “generic skills” that are essential in handling difficult business situations. Working in a global environment requires generic skills such as abilities to assess and analyze problems, and present optimal solutions. Flexibility in communicating one’s ideas while interacting with others plays a significant role in achieving this. In order to better prepare university students to become future leaders, this research has developed teaching materials that would improve their skills in 1) critical thinking 2) self-initiated communication and 3) English. After sorting out and analyzing information given from a wide variety of visual input, students learn to organize and explain clearly in English.
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© 2014 Institute of Human Culture Studies, Otsuma Women's University
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