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2019　TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Anno Mariko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(H118)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E251
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This course is for students who have already studied for or taken the TOEFL test but hope to raise their score. It trains students' English skills in English with special focus on listening and speaking. It also introduces them to basic academic vocabulary and expressions useful for studying abroad for a short period of time.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to understand a few-minute speech or conversation discussing academic topics and to explain its main points and some details in English.

Keywords

TOEFL　留学　コミュニケーション　スピーキング力（発話力）　リスニング力（聴解力）

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students are required to complete the listening, speaking, and/or vocabulary assignments before class preparing for focused discussions of their content. Each week, we will discuss a new topic, requiring the students to actively participate in class activities, debates, and presentations, while developing the students' test taking skills for the TOEFL iBT. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students.)

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to course TOEFL iBT Practice Test Ch. 1: Main Idea Questions (Listening) Identify course aims. Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL.
Class 2 Ch. 1: Main Idea Questions (Listening) Ch. 2: Detail Questions (Listening) Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL.
Class 3 Ch. 2: Detail Questions (Listening) Speaking Strategy: Independent Questions Acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL.
Class 4 Speaking Strategy: Independent Questions Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL.
Class 5 Midterm Exam Ch. 3: Function Questions (Listening) Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL.
Class 6 Ch. 3: Function Questions (Listening) Ch. 4: Stance Questions (Listening) Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL.
Class 7 Ch. 4: Stance Questions (Listening) Speaking Strategy: Integrated Questions Acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL.
Class 8 Review of Material Final Presentation Consolidation, application, and integration of skills, materials, and key concepts. Identify course aims. Demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL.

Textbook(s)

Edmunds, Paul, Nancie McKinnon, and Jeff Zeter. 2009. Developing Skills for the TOEFL iBT, Intermediate, Listening. Second edition. Compass Publishing. (ISBN: 978-59966-353-1)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed throughout the term.
Suggested websites:
TED Talks https://www.ted.com/
VOA http://www.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
TED, VOA and NPR provide video transcripts.
Scientific American (video and podcasts “60-second science”) http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Presentation: 25%

Related courses

  • LAE.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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