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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yamane Ryoichi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed1-2(H118)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- LAE.E255
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/3/18
- Lecture notes updated
- 2019/5/15
- 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
Each session will cover one Unit in the text. In addition, 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 | Introduction: Unit 1: Orientation for College Courses | Students are responsible for reading Unit 2 in the text. |
| Class 2 | Unit 2: Archaeology | Students are responsible for reading Unit 3 in the text. |
| Class 3 | Unit 3: Communication Studies | Students are responsible for reading Unit 4 in the text. |
| Class 4 | Unit 4: Cognitive Science | Students are responsible for reading Unit 5 in the text. |
| Class 5 | Unit 5: Gender Differences in Language and Communication | Students are responsible for reading Unit 6 in the text. |
| Class 6 | Unit 6: What is Positive Psychology? | Students are responsible for reading Unit 7 in the text. |
| Class 7 | Unit 7: History of the Kingdom of Hawaii | Students are responsible for reading Extra Unit: Review. |
| Class 8 | Review and final examination | Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammar, and passage construction |
Textbook(s)
"ALL-ROUND PRACTICE FOR THE TOEFL TEST" (NAN'UN-DO) ISBN978-4-523-17866-8
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.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
- 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
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.
