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2021　TOEFL Seminar 15 1

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Page Anthony 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4()  
Group
1
Course number
LAE.E453
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 introduces students to the content and format of the TOEFL test with a focus on Listening and Speaking, as well as providing them with the vocabulary necessary to become familiar with the test format and study abroad in academic institutions with an English-speaking environment for a year or longer. Specifically, it will enable students to understand lectures and participate in seminars.

Student learning outcomes

Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL test.
Students will improve their listening and speaking skills through interactive pair and group activities in class.
Students will be able to understand a short speech or conversations and to summarize and explain orally its main content in simple sentences in English.

Keywords

TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students will work on listening and speaking exercises and activities in the textbook designed specifically for the TOEFL test. They are expected to actively participate in class in pairs and small groups, and also to report back to the class regarding their research on some academic subjects of their interest.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the speaking and listening components of the TOEFL test. Speaking: 2 independent questions about places and subjects. Spoken fluency, vocabulary
Class 2 Listening: an office hours conversation and a lecture about biology. Listening, vocabulary
Class 3 Speaking: 2 integrated questions about university policy and social interaction. Spoken fluency, vocabulary
Class 4 Listening: 2 lectures about environmental science and philosophy. Listening, vocabulary
Class 5 Speaking: 2 integrated questions about a problem-solution situation and giving a definition. Spoken fluency, vocabulary
Class 6 Listening: an office hours conversation and a lecture about business management. Listening, vocabulary
Class 7 Review of speaking and listening skills and final test Above TOEFL speaking and listening skills

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)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Please bring a good Japanese/English dictionary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Quizzes: 30%, Class paricipation: 40%, Final exam: 30%

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 LAE.E454.

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