2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar 14 1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Hugh Barry Ziani De Ferranti
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E452
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is aimed at students pursuing a long-term exchange. Students will do training to improve the four skills of English. Students will learn English skills necessary for a long-term exchange at the graduate level (capable of listening to contents at the general education course level of bachelor students, take notes, make presentations in seminars, and express your opinion), and learn vocabulary and English skills to explain specialized content without difficulty.
Course description and aims
Understand the TOEFL question, and be able to follow its outline. Also be able to clearly explain orally not just the main points of the material, but also its outline. Students should also be able to comment on and give a presentation on the reading problems assigned. Be able to clearly answer questions from students in the classroom.
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
Attendance is taken at each class. The course is built around TOEFL-modelled listening and speaking activities (including Integrated Skills activities that also involve reading) in the textbook and its related online support sites.
(Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students in the class.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to Course and diagnostic test Speaking Question 1, pages 226-236 | Identify course aims. Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 2 | Speaking Question 2 pages 237-248 | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 3 | Speaking Question 3 pages 248-265 | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 4 | 復習と中間テスト（スピーキング） Review and mid-Quarter short speaking test | Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Demonstrate knowledge of materials from Speaking Questions 1 through 3. |
| Class 5 | Speaking Question 4 pages 266−283 | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 6 | Speaking Question 5 pages 284-298 | Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 7 | まとめとスピーキング試験 Review and Speaking test | Consolidation, application, and integration of skills, materials, and key concepts. Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Demonstrate knowledge of materials from Speaking Questions 1 through 5. |
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 materials.
Textbook(s)
Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFLiBT Test. 3rd Edition.
Deborah Phillips Pearson Education 2015. ISBN 10:0-13-324802-X
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
class participation 30%
tests 70% (Week 4 test 30%, Week 7 test 40%)
Related courses
- LAE.E451 ： TOEFL Seminar 13
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar 13.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.