2021 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(H118)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E357
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
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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 Getting acquainted with teacher and method
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 comprehension
Class 7 Recapitulation, Final exam Assessment process

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)

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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