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2018　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 6

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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.E256
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
2Q
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 Course introduction Class activity Students will be asked to express themselves
Class 2 TOEFL reading and writing exercise Students are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 3 TOEFL reading and writing exercise Students are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 4 Developing essay-writing skills Students are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 5 In-class writing assignment Students are expected to review what they have previously learned about effective writing.
Class 6 TOEFL reading and writing exercise Student are responsible for reading handouts.
Class 7 Instructor feedback on the In-class writing assignment Students will rework the essay accordi ng to the instructor feedback.
Class 8 Class: Wrap-up of TOEFL strategies Exam on all material covered Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammer, and passage construction

Textbook(s)

Handouts

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.E251 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5
  • 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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