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2022　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 7

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Haraga Makiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(W371)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E257
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
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.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
This course will be taught by a bilingual journalist who has been reporting and writing in both English and Japanese on a wide range of issues for a variety of publications. Throughout the course, the instructor will use her knowledge and expertise in the art of storytelling, to help students acquire communication skills that are necessary for presenting ideas effectively and clearly in English to people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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

This course is designed to help students develop reading and writing skills that are applicable to the TOEFL iBT test. Each week, we will explore a different issue using readings, audio lectures, and discussion. In addition, there will be quizzes that are designed to help students expand their academic vocabulary. The class is highly interactive. Therefore, students’ strong commitment and active participation are the keys to success, not only for themselves, but also for the entire class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction, Class activity, Reading exercise TOEFL reading Type 1: Vocabulary questions Students will learn how to read faster and better.
Class 2 TOEFL reading Type 2: Referent questions Lecture: How to become a good writer Part 1 Students are responsible for completing the exercises on vocabulary questions.
Class 3 TOEFL reading Type 3: Fact and detail questions Lecture: How to become a good writer Part 2 Vocabulary quiz Students are responsible for completing the exercises on referent questions. They are also expected to review the vocabulary for the quiz.
Class 4 Reading Test 1 Developing essay writing skills Students are expected to review the questions types 1, 2 and 3.
Class 5 TOEFL reading Type 4: Negative fact questions Writing Assignment (due Week 5) Students will submit a short essay on a given topic.
Class 6 TOEFL reading Type 5: Coherence questions Vocabulary quiz Students are responsible for completing the exercises on negative fact questions. They are also expected to review the vocabulary for the quiz.
Class 7 Instructor feedback on the Writing Assignment Reading Test 2 Students are expected to review all material covered in this 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.

Suggested Websites and smartphone apps:
VOA Learning English https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
NPR http://www.npr.org/
Scientific American http://www.scientificamerican.com/
BBC http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 25% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Vocabulary Quiz: 45%
News Brief: 30%
Exam: 40%

Related courses

  • TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5-8

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

NA

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 8.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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