2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 4 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mark Stoneburgh
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W331)
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E154
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is for students who do not know much about or have never taken the TOEFL test. The course introduces students to its content and format as well basic vocabulary necessary so that they will be able not only to familiarize themselves with the test format but also study in academic institutions with English-speaking environment for a short period of time.
Course description and aims
・Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL test.
・Students will improve their listening and speaking skills through interactive pair and group activities in class.
・Students will be able to understand a short speech or conversations and to summarize and explain orally its main content in simple sentences in English.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students will work on listening and speaking activities in the textbook , which is designed specifically for the TOEFL test. It is a very student-centered class with all the students expected to actively participate in group and pair work exercises.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Speaking-Technology (Handouts) | Vocabulary, Fluency |
| Class 2 | Listening-Information Technology | Listening, Vocabulary |
| Class 3 | Speaking-Science (Handouts) | Vocabulary, Fluency |
| Class 4 | Listening-Living Organisms | Listening, Vocabulary |
| Class 5 | Speaking-Art (Handouts | Vocabulary, Fluency |
| Class 6 | Listening-History of Modern Art | Listening, Vocabulary |
| Class 7 | Speaking-Pollution-Exam | Vocabulary, Fluency |
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)
Get Ready for the TOEFL IBT: Listening and Reading
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts
Please bring a good English/Japanese dictionary to every class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quizzes-30%
Class participation; 40%
Final exam; 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E153 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 3
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.