This course is aimed at students pursuing a long-term exchange. Students will do training to improve the four skills of English. Students will learn English skills necessary for a long-term exchange at the graduate level (capable of listening to contents at the general education course level of bachelor students, take notes, make presentations in seminars, and express your opinion), and learn vocabulary and English skills to explain specialized content without difficulty.
Understand the TOEFL question, and be able to follow its outline. Also be able to clearly explain orally not just the main points of the material, but also its outline. Students should also be able to comment on and give a presentation on the reading problems assigned. Be able to clearly answer questions from students in the classroom. Also be able to hold a somewhat specialized debate.
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The course combines activities in the textbook designed specifically for TOEFL and students' active participation in the class such as giving a presentation, having debate, and reporting back the result of their research on some academic subjects of their interest.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to TOEFL & to the Reading section, pages 9-30 | become familiar with the TOEFL test format; learn techniques for the reading section |
Class 2 | Introduction to the Listening section, pages 31-49 | become familiar with the TOEFL test format; learn techniques for the listening section |
Class 3 | Reading section skills & practice, pages 50-70 | learn and practice techniques for the reading section |
Class 4 | Reading section skills & practice, pages 70-89 | learn and practice techniques for the reading section |
Class 5 | Reading section skills & practice, pages 90-109 | learn and practice techniques for the reading section |
Class 6 | Listening section skills & practice, pages 110-128 | learn and practice techniques for the listening section |
Class 7 | Listening section skills & practice, pages 129-145 | learn and practice techniques for the listening section |
Class 8 | Test on reading and listening sections of the TOEFL | practice the reading and listening sections of the TOEFL |
Lin Lougheed, Direct to the TOEFL iBT, Macmillan, 2011
TBA
weekly homework 60%
weekly participation, including mini-presentations and debates on the homework assignments 20%
final exam 20%
none
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar 14.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.