2019 TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Ishihara Yuki 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(W242)  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E158
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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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, writing and listening sections of the TOEFL, using the textbook. The class size will be limited, and those who can take the course will be determined in the first class. So if you want to take this course, please attend the first class. Do not buy a textbook until the first class is over.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to TOEFL iBT, Review of the contents of 3Q get to know the TOEFL iBT
Class 2 Unit 8 Listening (lecture) Astronomy textbook pp.54-58.
Class 3 Unit 10 Writing Integrated essay; Independent essay textbook pp.65-71.
Class 4 Unit 10 Writing Integrated essay; Independent essay textbook pp.65-71.
Class 5 Unit 12 Reading Linguistics textbook pp.77-83.
Class 6 Unit 15 Writing Integrated essay; Independent essay textbook pp.95-100.
Class 7 Reading reading practice
Class 8 review, final exam

Textbook(s)

Complete Navigator for the TOEFL iBT, Sanshusha, 2017. Please do not buy a textbook before the first class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

activities in class 35%
assignment 15%
final exam: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E157 : TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3

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) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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