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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kiuchi Kumiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(H102)
- Group
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- Course number
- LAE.E255
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2016
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2016/4/27
- Lecture notes updated
- -
- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course is for students who have studied for the TOEFL test but are not yet confident about their knowledge. It trains students in four skills in English with special focus on reading, writing and listening skills which are required to raise their score in the Reading and Writing sections of the test and to study at universities in English-speaking environment. It also introduces students to basic study skills in English and allows them to practice them in class.
Student learning outcomes
In this course students will
・understand the content and format of the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL tests and the strategies to answer questions in these sections.
・enhance their knowledge of different academic subjects.
・develop academic skills in English and apply them to everyday situation.
Keywords
TOEFL, reading and writing skills of English, Studying abroad
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
In each class, students will work on exercises in the reading and writing sections of the TOEFL test and peer-review the content.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to TOEFL Reading Questions | |
| Class 2 | Reading Practice and Review 1 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 3 | Reading Practice and Review 2 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 4 | Reading Practice and Review 3 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 5 | Reading Practice and Review 4 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 6 | Reading Practice and Review 5 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 7 | Reading Practice and Review 6 | Reading comprehension |
| Class 8 | Recapitulation, Final Exam |
Textbook(s)
Handouts in class
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful sources for self-study will be provided in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Assignment:30% Class participation: 30% Final exam: 40%
Related courses
- TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5-8
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Office hours
See the rotation table of the drop-in sessions for foreign language studies. The instructors for a special mission are also available for drop-in session on Mondays and Thursdays.
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 6.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
