2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar 15 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Anno
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (Zoom)
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E453
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The course further develops all four English skills (with a focus on Listening in the third Quarter and on speaking in the fourth quarter) for students who are interested in studying for a year (or longer) abroad at the Graduate School. The course introduces students to a number of skills such as note-taking, presentation and debate etc. which will enable students to understand lectures and participate in seminars when they study abroad in an English-speaking environment.
Course description and aims
- Students are able to grasp the overall contents of the lecture and conversation extracts and summarize their contents for the purpose of succeeding in the TOEFL test.
- Students are able to give presentations about the reading assignment for the class.
- Students answer questions in English clearly and fluently to other students in a classroom.
- Students are able to have debate about their specialist topics in English.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Four skills in English
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course focuses on developing TOEFL Listening and Speaking skills. Each week, we will discuss a new topic, requiring students to actively participate in class activities, debates, and presentations, and developing students’ test taking strategies for the TOEFL iBT. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course 2. Lesson 1: Main Idea Questions and Detail Questions (Listening) | identify course aims; acquire listening skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 2 | 1. Lesson 2: Purpose Questions and Inference Questions (Listening) 2. Lesson 3: Function Questions and Attitude Questions (Listening) | acquire listening skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 3 | 1. Lesson 4: Organization Questions and Connecting Content Questions (Listening) 2. Review: Listening, Lessons 1-4 | acquire listening skills for the TOEFL; consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts |
| Class 4 | 1. Midterm Exam (Listening) 2. Lesson 1, 2: Independent Questions (Speaking) | demonstrate knowledge of class materials; acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 5 | Lesson 3, 4: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 6 | Lesson 5, 6: Integrated Questions (Speaking) | acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 7 | 1. Review: Speaking, Lessons 1-6 2. Final Exam (Presentation) | consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts; demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL |
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)
Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test: Listening and Speaking. 2012. London: Collins. (ISBN: 978-0007460601)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%
Related courses
- LAE.E454 ： TOEFL Seminar 16
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar 16.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.