2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Daisuke Kimura
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed (W351)
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E156
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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.
Course description and aims
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
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course is designed to help students develop reading and writing skills that are applicable to the TOEFL iBT test. Each week, we will explore a different issue using readings, audio lectures, and discussion. Though the main focus on the course is on reading and writing, there will also be some exercises on listening to simulate the integrated skills section of TOEFL.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Understanding how to approach integrated writing tasks (1) | Understand the basic expectations of the independent writing tasks and apply the knowledge in answering questions |
| Class 2 | Understanding how to approach integrated writing tasks (2) Peer feedback | Understand the basic expectations of the independent writing tasks and apply the knowledge in answering questions |
| Class 3 | Understanding how to approach integrated writing tasks (3) Peer feedback | Understand the basic expectations of the independent writing tasks and apply the knowledge in answering questions |
| Class 4 | In-class practice test--reading | Take the practice test and learn your strengths and weaknesses |
| Class 5 | In-class practice test--independent writing | Take the practice test and learn your strengths and weaknesses |
| Class 6 | In-class practice test--integrated writing Feedback | Take the practice test and learn your strengths and weaknesses |
| Class 7 | Review Final exam | Review the content and take the final exam. |
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)
Brush up Your Academic English with the TOEFL iBT(R) Test Format (Asahi Press)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
N/A
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation in class activities: 50%
Assignments: 30%
Final exam: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E155 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1
Prerequisites
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.