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- Instructor(s)
- Kiuchi Kumiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(W321)
- Group
- 6
- Course number
- LAE.E156
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/3/19
- 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
・be able to find better ways to answer the questions in the TOEFL test (especially of reading and writing sections) through various exercises.
・develop academic skills in English and apply those skills to general situations.
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
For each class, students read a reading passage, answer questions, and send questions about difficult vocabulary or sentence structure in the passage by Google Form.
The class is divided into three parts. In the first 15-20 minutes, we will listen to a short passage and have a group discussion. Next, for 20-30 minutes,we have a group discussion about the reading assignment and listen to a follow-up lecture. The lecturer will answer questions sent via Google Form or asked on the spot. Then, we study different skills to tackle with questions in TOEFL iBT test. If time allows, we will have a brief discussion about a given topic and write a summary of the discussion or a paragraph on the given topic.
Both Japanese and English are used in the course. If the majority of students wish this class to be taught only in English, it can be arranged. Instructor will mainly speak to you in English and students are also encouraged to use English when they have discussions in class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Integrated writing: understanding the assessment criteria | Students learn the assessment criteria of integrated writing. |
| Class 2 | Integrated writing: practice 1 and some listening tips | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 3 | Integrated writing: practice 2 Mini-test 1 | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 4 | Reading: Variety of styles | Students learn the variety of writing styles in English. |
| Class 5 | Figure of speech | Students learn the types of metaphors and its semantic functions. |
| Class 6 | Integrated writing review session Mini-test 2 | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 7 | Integrated writing: peer-critique | Students review the content of the course. |
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.
ETS TOEFL (2021), The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Tutor will introduce resources to students in class when necessary.
Assessment criteria and methods
Pre-class and in-class Google Forms: 40%
2 Mini-tests 30%
1 Integrated writing essay: 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E155 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1
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) 1.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
