2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses

TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 6

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.E256
Number of credits: 010
Course offered: 2020
Offered quarter: 2Q
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 8: Children and New Media	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 8 Students are responsible for reading Unit 9
Class 2	Unit 9: Cool Computers	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 9 Students are responsible for reading Unit 10 in the text.
Class 3	Unit 10: Why Do People Get Married?	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 10 Students are responsible for reading Unit 11 in the text.
Class 4	Unit 11: What Is A Planet?	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 11 Students are responsible for reading Unit 12 in the text.
Class 5	Unit 12: What Does the "First Lady" Do?	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 12 Students are responsible for reading Unit 13 in the text. writing.
Class 6	Unit 13: Confusing Weights and Measures	Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 13
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.E251 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5
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) 5.