2023 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)
- Yuka Hiromoto
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed (W8E-308(W834))
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E158
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- 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
・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
Based on a textbook on the TOEFL iBT Test, this class focuses on improving reading and writing skills, but sometimes refers to listening and speaking sections as well in view of interrelation among four main skills in English language. The fourth and final classes are followed by examinations.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 8: Physics | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 2 | Unit 9: Independent Task | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 3 | Unit 10: Geology | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 4 | Unit 11: Integrated Task; Examination | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 5 | Unit 12: Economics | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 6 | Unit 13 and 14: IndependentTask and Anthropology | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
| Class 7 | Unit 15 Independent Task; Examination | Read a passage and answer the relevant questions. |
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 Test Format (Asahi Press) (9784255155630)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Examination: 60 %; Participation: 40%
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.