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2023　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Koizumi Yuto 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(M-110(H112))  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E156
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
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

We continue to explore various essay topics using digital resources to acquire TOEFL writing skills. Students are expected to study the vocabulary to write an effective essay. They are also encouraged to read different articles to get familiar with essay questions.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to Course. Review of the current TOEFL test writing questions and skills. ・Identify course aims. Acquire writing skills for the TOEFL. ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 2 Agree/Disagree Style TOEFL Essay (1) ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 3 Agree/Disagree Style TOEFL Essay (2) ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 4 Multiple Choice Style TOEFL Essay (1) ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 5 Multiple Choice Style TOEFL Essay (2) ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 6 Preference Style TOEFL Essay (1) ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL.
Class 7 Preference Style TOEFL Essay (2) ・Write a term paper ・Take TOEFL and demonstrate knowledge of class materials.

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.

Test Resources: TOEFL Writing Questions (2023 edition) – Sample Essays and Questions:
https://www.toeflresources.com/sample-toefl-essays/sample-essays-i/

BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation: 30%
Task submission: 30%
Tests 40% (quiz & writing tasks)

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.

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