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2019　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 6

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(H118)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E256
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
-
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 Course introduction: Unit 8 Students are responsible for reading Unit 9 in the text.
Class 2 Unit 9: Cool Computers Students are responsible for reading Unit 10 in the text.
Class 3 Unit 10: Why do people get married? Students are responsible for reading Unit 11 in the text.
Class 4 Unit 11: What is a planet? Students are responsible for reading Unit 12 in the text.
Class 5 Unit 12: What does the "First Lady" do? Students are responsible for reading Unit 13 in the text. writing.
Class 6 Unit 13: Confusing Weights and Measures Students are responsible for reading Unit 14 in the text.
Class 7 Unit 14: Copperheads and Cottonmouths Students are responsible for reading Extra Unit: Review in the text.
Class 8 Review (wrap-up of TOEFL strategies) and Exam on all material covered 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.E251 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5
  • 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) 5.

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