TOEFLのReadingとWritingの各セクションの試験形式・内容に留意しつつ、英語力を向上させる。
TOEFLのReading SectionおよびWriting Sectionの得点を向上させると共に、英語圏の大学で教育を受けるのに必要な英語力を身につけることを目指す。
この授業科目は、次のような知識や能力を身につけることを目指す。
・readingおよびwriting セクションを中心にTOEFLテストで各自のスコアを向上させる。
・学問分野における英語の知識を広げると共に、英語の全般的なreadingとwritingの力を身につける。
✔ 該当する | 実務経験と講義内容との関連(又は実践的教育内容) |
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TOEFL, 英語読解力、作文力、留学
専門力 | ✔ 教養力 | ✔ コミュニケーション力 | 展開力(探究力又は設定力) | 展開力(実践力又は解決力) |
We continue to explore various issues using readings, audio lectures, and discussion. Students are expected to study the vocabulary, complete all readings, and come to class prepared to express their opinion. The class is highly interactive. In addition, there will be quizzes that are designed to help students expand their academic vocabulary.
授業計画 | 課題 | |
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第1回 | Course introduction, Reading exercise: Timed reading TOEFL reading Type 6: Inference questions | Students will learn to become a rapid reader. |
第2回 | TOEFL reading Type 7: Purpose questions Review: How to organize a short essay | Students will familiarize themselves with the TOEFL reading question pattern (Type 7). |
第3回 | Writing assignment I (in-class) | Students will write a short essay on a given topic within a time limit (TOEFL writing). |
第4回 | TOEFL reading Type 8: Paraphrase questions Vocabulary quiz 1 | Students will familiarize themselves with the TOEFL reading question pattern (Type 8). |
第5回 | TOEFL reading Type 9: Summary questions Introduction to the TOEFL Integrated Writing Task | Students will familiarize themselves with the TOEFL reading question pattern (Type 9) as well as the integrated task. |
第6回 | TOEFL reading Type 10: Organization questions Due: Writing assignment (take-home) | Students will familiarize themselves with the TOEFL reading question pattern (Type 10). They will submit an essay on a given topic, in which they are expected to demonstrate all the writing skills that they will have acquired. |
第7回 | Reading test and Vocabulary quiz 2 Review: How to become a better writer | Students are expected to review all the materials covered in this quarter. |
学修効果を上げるため,教科書や配布資料等の該当箇所を参照し,「毎授業」授業内容に関する予習と復習(課題含む)をそれぞれ概ね100分を目安に行うこと。
Handouts
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/
The grade for the quarter will be determined as follows.
Class participation: 15% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, improvement, and a willingness to learn.)
Writing assignment I: 20%
Writing assignment II: 35%
Reading Test: 20%
Vocabulary quizzes: 10%
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本科目は[TOEFL対策セミナー(リーディング&ライティング)第七」と共に履修することが望ましい。
この授業の履修を計画している学生は必ず初回の授業に出席すること。