2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed (M-110(H112))
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E155
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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 apply to the TOEFL iBT test. We will explore a different topic each week using digital resources to acquire writing skills. In addition, there will be quizzes designed to help students expand their academic words and phrases.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to Course. Review of the current TOEFL test writing questions and skills. | ・Identify course aims. Acquire writing skills for the TOEFL. ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 2 | Agree/Disagree Style TOEFL Essay (1) | ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 3 | Agree/Disagree Style TOEFL Essay (2) | ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 4 | Multiple Choice Style TOEFL Essay (1) | ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 5 | Multiple Choice Style TOEFL Essay (2) | ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 6 | Preference Style TOEFL Essay (1) | ・Acquire effective writing phrases for the TOEFL. ・Find any resource to learn some typical topics for the TOEFL. |
| Class 7 | Preference Style TOEFL Essay (2) | Write a term paper Take TOEFL and demonstrate knowledge of class materials. |
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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Test Resources: TOEFL Writing Questions (2023 edition) – Sample Essays and Questions:
https://www.toeflresources.com/sample-toefl-essays/sample-essays-i/
BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news
National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 30%
Task submission: 30%
Tests 40% (quiz & writing tasks)
Related courses
- LAE.E156 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.