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- Instructor(s)
- Yamane Ryoichi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(M-107(H113))
- Group
- 5
- Course number
- LAE.E156
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2024/3/14
- 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
The first half of the class will focus on the listening section of the textbook, and the second half will focus on the writing section. From the second time onwards, a quiz on the previous class content will be given. Additionally, using AI tools, students will repeatedly revise writing assignments to find one's own preferred writing style. Note: The following lesson plan is subject to change.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Lesson 7: Dialogs Involving Suggestions, Invitations, Offers, and Requests Lesson 21: Incomplete or Missing Infinitive and Gerund Phrases | Identify course aims; acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 2 | Lesson 8: Dialogs Involving Contradictions, Assumptions, and Questions Lesson 22: Items Involving Parallel Structures | Acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL Mini-test ＃1 |
| Class 3 | Lesson 9: Answering Questions about Activities, Plans, Topics, and Problems Lesson 23: Items Involving Misplaced Modifiers | Acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL Mini-test ＃2 |
| Class 4 | Lesson 10: Dialogs with Special Verbs Lesson 24: Incomplete or Missing Comparisons | Acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL Mini-test ＃3 |
| Class 5 | Lesson 11: Answering Overview Questions about Extended Conversations Lesson 25: Missing Conjunctions | Acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL Mini-test ＃4 |
| Class 6 | Lesson 13: Answering Overview Questions about Mini-talks Lesson 26: Missing Negative Words | Acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL Mini-test ＃5 |
| Class 7 | Reviewing the second quarter / Quarter Examination | Consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts; demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for the TOEFL |
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)
Bruce Rogers, et al. A Practical Guide to the TOEFL ITP® Test, CENGAGE (ISBN: 978-1-305-86010-0).
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional readings and homework will be provided to cover the topic of the week.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-class assignments: 50%
Final exam: 50%
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.
