2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ryoichi Yamane
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed (H104)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E255
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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.
Course description and aims
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
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Each session will cover one unit in the text. Additionally, the instructor's handouts, which are related to each unit in the textbook, will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues, and (4) present their own opinions in writing or speaking.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction. Unit 1: Orientation for College Courses | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 1 Students are responsible for reading Unit 2 |
| Class 2 | Unit 2: Archaeology | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 2 Students are responsible for reading Unit 3 |
| Class 3 | Unit 3: Communication Studies | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 3 Students are responsible for reading Unit 4 |
| Class 4 | Unit 4: Cognitive Science | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 4 Students are responsible for reading Unit 5 |
| Class 5 | Unit 5: Gender Differences in Language and Communication | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 5 Students are responsible for reading Unit 6 |
| Class 6 | Unit 6: What is Positive Psychology? | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 6 Students are responsible for reading Unit 7 |
| Class 7 | Review and final exam | Review of the vocabulary you learned |
Study advice (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)
"ALL-ROUND PRACTICE FOR THE TOEFL TEST" (NAN'UN-DO)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
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.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
- LAE.E253 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 7
- LAE.E254 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 8
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.