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- Instructor(s)
- Koizumi Yuto
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed3-4(M-134)
- Group
- 5
- Course number
- LAE.E157
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- 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
・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 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
This course is designed to help students develop reading and writing skills that apply to the TOEFL iBT test. We will explore a different topic each week using digital resources to acquire writing skills. In addition, there will be quizzes designed to help students expand their academic words and phrases.
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.E158 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4
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) 4.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
