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2018　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(H103)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E255
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
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

The instructor will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues related to the writings or movies, and (4) present their own opinions in writing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Students will be asked to express themselves.
Class 2 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the main points Students are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 3 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Students are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 4 TOEFL writing strategy: Identifying the topic and the task Write a paragraph
Class 5 TOEFL writing strategy: Making an outline Review the paragraph
Class 6 TOEFL reading and writing exercise Students are responsible for reading h andouts.
Class 7 TOEFL reading and writing exercise Students are responsible for reading h andouts.
Class 8 Review and final examination Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammer, and passage construction

Textbook(s)

Handouts (selections from procon.org)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
  • LAE.E253 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 7
  • LAE.E254 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 8

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Office hours

Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment

Other

None

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