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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Anno Mariko
- Class Format
- Exercise (ZOOM)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(Zoom)
- Group
- 1
- Course number
- LAE.E453
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/9/18
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
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.
Student learning outcomes
- 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.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression. |
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Four skills in English
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
This course focuses on developing TOEFL Listening and Speaking 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
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course 2. Lesson 1: Main Idea Questions and Detail Questions (Listening) | identify course aims; acquire listening skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 2 | 1. Lesson 2: Purpose Questions and Inference Questions (Listening) 2. Lesson 3: Function Questions and Attitude Questions (Listening) | acquire listening skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 3 | 1. Lesson 4: Organization Questions and Connecting Content Questions (Listening) 2. Review: Listening, Lessons 1-4 | acquire listening skills for the TOEFL; consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts |
| Class 4 | 1. Midterm Exam (Listening) 2. Lesson 1, 2: Independent Questions (Speaking) | demonstrate knowledge of class materials; acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 5 | Lesson 3, 4: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 6 | Lesson 5, 6: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 7 | 1. Review: Speaking, Lessons 1-6 2. Final Exam (Presentation) | consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts; demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test: Listening and Speaking. 2012. London: Collins. (ISBN: 978-0007460601)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Assessment criteria and methods
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%
Related courses
- LAE.E454 ： TOEFL Seminar 16
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none
Other
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.
