TOEFLのReadingとWritingの各セクションの試験形式・内容に留意しつつ、英語力を向上させる。
TOEFLのReading SectionおよびWriting Sectionの得点を向上させると共に、英語圏の大学で教育を受けるのに必要な英語力を身につけることを目指す。
この授業科目は、次のような知識や能力を身につけることを目指す。
・readingおよびwriting セクションを中心にTOEFLテストで各自のスコアを向上させる。
・学問分野における英語の知識を広げると共に、英語の全般的なreadingとwritingの力を身につける。
TOEFL、英語読解力、作文力、留学
専門力 | ✔ 教養力 | ✔ コミュニケーション力 | 展開力(探究力又は設定力) | 展開力(実践力又は解決力) |
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. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students’ strong commitment and active participation are the keys to success, not only for themselves, but also for the entire class.
授業計画 | 課題 | |
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第1回 | Course introduction Class activity | Students will be asked to express themselves. |
第2回 | TOEFL reading strategy: Understanding the structure of a passage Lesson 1: Factual and Negative Factual Questions | Students are responsible for studying the assigned unit before the class. |
第3回 | Lesson 2: Vocabulary Questions News Brief | Students are asked to read a news article and write a summary. |
第4回 | Lesson 3: Inference Questions | Students are responsible for studying the assigned unit before the class. |
第5回 | Lesson 4: Purpose, Method, and Opinion Question Vocabulary Quiz | Students are responsible for reading handouts.They are also expected to study the vocabulary assigned for the Vocabulary Quiz. |
第6回 | TOEFL writing strategy: Identifying the topic and the task | Students are expected to read handouts. |
第7回 | TOEFL writing strategy: Making an outline | Students are expected to read handouts. |
第8回 | Class: Wrap-up of TOEFL strategies Exam on all material covered | Students are expected to review all material covered in this course. |
The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test Reading, CENGAGE Learning
Handouts
Suggested Websites 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/
The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 25% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Vocabulary Quiz: 20%
News Brief: 15%
Exam: 40%
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本科目は「TOEFL対策セミナー(Reading and Writing)第八」と共に履修することが望ましい。
この授業の履修を計画している学生は必ず初回の授業に出席すること。