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.
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.
TOEFL, reading and writing skills of English, Studying abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Based on a textbook on the TOEFL iBT Test, this class focuses on improving reading and writing skills, but sometimes refers to listening and speaking sections as well in view of interrelation among four main skills in English language. The fourth and final classes are followed by examinations.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Unit 8: Physics | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 2 | Unit 9: Independent Task | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 3 | Unit 10: Geology | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 4 | Unit 11: Integrated Task; Examination | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 5 | Unit 12: Economics | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 6 | Unit 13 and 14: IndependentTask and Anthropology | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
Class 7 | Unit 15 Independent Task; Examination | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
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.
Brush up Your Academic English with the TOEFL iBT Test Format (Asahi Press) (9784255155630)
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Examination: 60 %; Participation: 40%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.