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2023　TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5 2

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Satsuma Tatsuro 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed1-2(WL2-301(W631))  
Group
2
Course number
LAE.E255
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
1Q
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 for students who have studied for the TOEFL test but are not yet confident about their knowledge. It trains students in four skills in English with special focus on reading, writing and listening skills which are required to raise their score in the Reading and Writing sections of the test and to study at universities in English-speaking environment. It also introduces students to basic study skills in English and allows them to practice them in class.

Student learning outcomes

In this course students will
・understand the content and format of the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL tests and the strategies to answer questions in these sections.
・enhance their knowledge of different academic subjects.
・develop academic skills in English and apply them to everyday situation.

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

Using the textbook, students will work on Reading/Writing exercises in the TOEFL format. There will be group work sessions, as well as some listening exercises as part of integrated writing practices.
The number of students may be limited, so if you wish to take this course, please be sure to attend the first class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course Introduction/Introduction to TOEFL Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the test format of TOEFL
Class 2 Unit 1: Media (Reading) Understand the reading passage in Unit 1 and answer the questions there correctly.
Class 3 Unit 1: Media (Writing) Independent writing Understand how to answer the independent writing question in Unit 1
Class 4 Unit 2: Overcoming obstacles (Reading) Understand the reading passage in Unit 2 and answer the questions there correctly.
Class 5 Unit 2: Overcoming obstacles (Writing) Integrated writing Understand how to answer the integrated writing question in Unit 2
Class 6 Unit 3: Medicine (Reading) Understand the reading passage in Unit 3 and answer the questions there correctly.
Class 7 Review and exam Review of the overall contents 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)

NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, High Intermediate (Pearson Longman)
(Please do not buy a textbook until the first class is over, since there may be a limit on the number of students in the class.)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class performance and assignments : 50%
Exams: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
  • LAE.E253 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 7
  • LAE.E254 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 8

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

None

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.

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