2019 TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 11

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Abel Jonathan 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H119B)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E357
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/8
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This course is designed to develop English skills for the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL test through TOEFL-type exercises in reading and writing and reviewing of them.

This course aims to help students improve their TOEFL score and develop their English skills to study at universities in English speaking countries.

Student learning outcomes

In this course students will
・understand what TOEFL tests are like, especially in reading and writing sections, and how to answer the questions in each section of the test.
・develop academic skills in English and apply those skills to general 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

In each class, students will practice the reading and writing related to TOEFL

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction
Class 2 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 1 Vegetarianism text. Reading comprehensio
Class 3 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 2 Rules of Attraction text. Reading comprehensio
Class 4 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 3 Aging Society text. Reading comprehensio
Class 5 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 4 Social Media text. Reading comprehensio
Class 6 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 5 Friendship text. Reading comprehensio
Class 7 Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 6 Future inventions text. Reading comprehensio
Class 8 Recapitulation, Final exam

Textbook(s)

The instructor will prepare various sources.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Other useful sources will be referred to as necessary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Assignment:30% Class participation: 30% Final exam: 40%

Related courses

  • TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 9-12

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

Subsequently enrolling in TOEFL Seminar(Reading and Writing)12 is highly recommended

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 12.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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