2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Sanae Akaba
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed (W833)
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E158
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- 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
・understand what TOEFL tests are like, especially in Reading and Writing sections, and how to answer the questions in each section of the test.
・develop academic skills in English and apply those skills to general 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
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 prepare you for the integrated skills section of TOEFL.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Writing practice | Vocabulary list |
| Class 2 | Unit 10 Independent writing Writing practice | Vocabulary list |
| Class 3 | Unit 9 Reading: Beyond Moore's Law Writing practice | Vocabulary list, Question 1-14 |
| Class 4 | Unit 12 Integrated task Writing practice | Vocabulary list |
| Class 5 | Unit 15 Integrated task continued Writing practice | Vocabulary list |
| Class 6 | Unit 13 Reading: The Network Effect Writing practice | Vocabulary list, Question 1-14 |
| Class 7 | Review and exam | Review and 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)
松柏社，Integrated Skills for the TOEFL iBT®/『TOEFL iBT®テスト英語4技能完全対策演習』，978-4-88198-730-8
Reference books, course materials, etc.
N/A
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation in class activities: 20%
Assignments: 50%
Final exam: 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E157 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.