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2019　TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 9

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Burns Mark 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(S511)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E351
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 trains students, who are interested in studying abroad for a year or longer, in listening and speaking skills. The course introduces students to a number of skills such as note-taking, presentation, and debate, which enable them to understand lectures and participate in seminars when they study in an English-speaking environment.

Student learning outcomes

- Students are able to understand the outline of the lectures or mini-talks in the listening section of the TOEFL.
- Students are able to grasp the main points of the lecture
- Students are able to make a summary by understanding its organization and the speaker’s approach to the subject.
- Students are able to answer in clear and fluent English to questions asked by their classmates.

Keywords

TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills

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 effective communication skills that are relevant and applicable to the TOEFL iBT. It is organized by topic. Each week, we will explore a different issue using audio lectures, readings, and discussion. There will be a vocabulary quiz each week because the development of vocabulary is crucial to academic success. Students are expected to study the vocabulary, complete all readings, and come to class prepared for discussion.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Class activity Speaking exercise
Class 2 Vocabulary quiz #1 Addiction Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #1. They are also responsible for preview assignments.
Class 3 Vocabulary quiz #2 Communities Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #2. They are also responsible for preview assignments.
Class 4 Vocabulary quiz #3 Personality Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #3. They are also responsible for preview assignments.
Class 5 Vocabulary quiz #4 Trends Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #4. They are also responsible for preview assignments.
Class 6 Vocabulary quiz #5 Cross-cultural Insights Students are expected to study the vocabulary assigned for Quiz #5. They are also responsible for preview assignments.
Class 7 Sample TOEFL listening experience Students are expected to prepare for and participate fully in the class
Class 8 Review of TOEFL strategies and progress check Review of TOEFL strategies and progress check

Textbook(s)

None. Materials to be provided.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

A good dictionary.

Assessment criteria and methods

The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows.
Class participation: 40%
Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn. Absences and late arrivals will result in a lower grade.
Vocabulary quizzes: 30%
Progress check: 30%

Related courses

  • LAE.E352 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 10

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) 10.

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