This course is designed to develop English skills for the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL test through TOEFL-type exercises in reading and writing and reviewing of them.
This course aims to help students improve their TOEFL score and develop their English skills to study at universities in English speaking countries.
In this course students will
・understand what TOEFL tests are like, especially in reading and writing sections, and how to answer the questions in each section of the test.
・develop academic skills in English and apply those skills to general situation.
TOEFL, reading and writing skills of English, Studying abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will practice the reading and writing sections of the TOEFL test. They are required to read the assigned unit and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course introduction Introduction to the TOEFL iBT test | Identify course aims. Textbook: pp. 2-7. |
Class 2 | Unit 1, Reading Section: "Meteorology: Modern Weather Prediction System" | Textbook: pp. 8-10. |
Class 3 | Unit 2, Reading Section: "Astronomy: The Big Bang Theory" | Textbook: pp. 12-18. |
Class 4 | Unit 3, Writing Section: "Homeschooling" | Textbook: pp. 26-30. |
Class 5 | Unit 4, Reading Section: "History: Slavery and Civil War" | Textbook: pp. 31-37. |
Class 6 | Unit 5, Writing Section: "Homeschooling" | Textbook: pp. 44-46. |
Class 7 | Unit 6, Reading Section: "Literature: English Literature up to the 19th Century" | Textbook: pp. 47-53. |
Class 8 | Review and Final exam |
Brush Up Your Academic English with the TOEFL iBT Test Format (Asahi Press)
To be announced in class
Activities in class: 30% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 40%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.