The course further develops all four English skills (with a focus on Listening in the third Quarter and on speaking in the fourth quarter) for students who are interested in studying for a year (or longer) abroad at the Graduate School. The course introduces students to a number of skills such as note-taking, presentation and debate etc. which will enable students to understand lectures and participate in seminars when they study abroad in an English-speaking environment.
- Students are able to grasp the overall contents of the lecture and conversation extracts and summarize their contents for the purpose of succeeding in the TOEFL test.
- Students are able to give presentations about the reading assignment for the class.
- Students answer questions in English clearly and fluently to other students in a classroom.
- Students are able to have debate about their specialist topics in English.
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Four skills in English
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Each week, we will discuss a new topic, requiring students to actively participate in class activities, debates, and presentations, and developing students’ test taking strategies for the TOEFL iBT. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to course Lesson 1: Main Idea Questions and Detail Questions (Listening) | Identify course aims. Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 2 | Lesson 2: Purpose Questions and Inference Questions (Listening) | Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 3 | Lesson 3: Function Questions and Attitude Questions (Listening) | Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 4 | Lesson 4: Organization Questions and Connecting Content Questions (Listening) | Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 5 | Midterm Exam Lesson 1, 2: Independent Questions (Speaking) | Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 6 | Lesson 3, 4: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 7 | Lesson 5, 6: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
Class 8 | Review of Material Final Exam | Consolidation, application, and integration of skills, materials, and key concepts. Demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test: Listening and Speaking. 2012. London: Collins. (ISBN: 978-0007460601)
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar 16.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.