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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Haraga Makiko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(W371)  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E155
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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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

This course is designed to help students develop reading and writing skills that are applicable to the TOEFL iBT test. Each week, we will explore a different issue using readings, audio lectures, and discussion. In addition, there will be quizzes that are designed to help students expand their academic vocabulary.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction, Class activity TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the main points Students will be asked to express themselves.
Class 2 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 3 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 4 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 5 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Vocabulary Quiz Students are expected to read handouts and study the vocabulary assigned for the quiz.
Class 6 News Brief Small-group discussions Students are asked to read a news article and make a brief summary.
Class 7 TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the types of questions Students are responsible for reading all the handouts.
Class 8 Class: Wrap-up of TOEFL strategies Exam Students are expected to review all the materials covered in this course.

Textbook(s)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Suggested Web sites and smartphone apps:
VOA Learning English https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
Scientific American http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 20% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Vocabulary quiz: 15%
News Brief: 20%
Exam: 45%

Related courses

  • LAE.E156 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2

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) 2.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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