2018 TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kitagawa Yoriko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(H114)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E156
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

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.

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

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

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course Introduction Introduction to the TOEFL iBT test Identify course aims. Get familiar with the TOEFL iBT test format.
Class 2 Unit 8, Reading Section: "Physics: Galilei's Experiments on Inertia" Textbook: pp. 65-71.
Class 3 Unit 10, Reading Section: "Geology: Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics Theory" Textbook: pp. 83-89.
Class 4 Unit 7, Writing Section: "Biofuel" Textbook: pp. 61-64.
Class 5 Unit 12, Reading Section: "Economics: From Classical to Keynesian Economics" Textbook: pp. 99-104.
Class 6 Unit 9, Writing Section: "Students' Job" Textbook: pp. 77-82.
Class 7 Unit 14, Reading Section: "The Birth of Agriculture” Textbook: pp. 113-115.
Class 8 Review and Final exam

Textbook(s)

Brush up Your Academic English with the TOEFL iBT Test Format (Asahi Press)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in Class: 30% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 40%

Related courses

  • TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 1-4

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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