南山大学

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指定
 選
期間
 秋学期
単位
 ２
年次
 2〜4
担当者
 LEGE Paul Ranson
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他学科履修 不可
副題 Economics and Human Nature
授業概要 The course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental grasp of how human nature and culture affect economic decisions. The course will also look at how ethical issues in business decisions effect our environment or future. Aspects of business leadership and organizations from different culture perspectives will also be explored to illustrate cultural differences and value orientations. Particular focus will be on differences between Japan and the West.
学修目標 The objective of such a course is to assist students with both improving their English skills and in understanding the operations of culture orientations in modern economic decisions. Ultimately, students will gain greater insight into the global economic phenomena while learning to think and express themselves in a foreign language.
授業計画 １．Course Introduction- The importance of Cultural Orientation
２．Economics and Human Nature
３．The Economics of Day-Care centers
４．What is the meaning of Tips?
５．The World of Coffee
６．The significance of Convenience Stores
７．Luxury ?Women and Menユs culture and prices
８．Tobacco and used Cars
９．The Business of Holidays
10．The Cost of Water
11．What is the Free market?
12．Location and its importance
13．The Unexpected in Business
14．Random Operations in Economics
15．Immigration Problems
授業時間外の学習（準備学習など） Most of work will be conducted in class. Students will need approximately 20-30 minutes in preparation for each class.
評価方法 Team Project 20%, Homework 10%, mid-exam 30%, Final exam 40%
テキスト Econo-sense: Economics and Human Nature, Paul Stapleton (2010). Engage Learning. {ISBN: 978-486312-21-539}
その他 The class will include supplementary material and video presentations provided by the instructor.