2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2 4
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kumiko Kiuchi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (M-155(H1104))
- Class
- 4
- Course Code
- LAE.E156
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
Before the class, students work on reading or writing exercises and send their questions to tutor via Google Form. They are also encouraged to send questions about the exercises.
The class is divided into three parts. In the first 15-20 minutes, we will listen to a short passage and have a group discussion. Next, for 20-30 minutes,we have a group discussion about the reading assignment and listen to a follow-up lecture. The lecturer will answer questions sent via Google Form or asked on the spot. Then, we study different skills to tackle with questions in TOEFL iBT test. If time allows, we will have a brief discussion about a given topic and write a summary of the discussion or a paragraph on the given topic.
Both Japanese and English are used in the course. If the majority of students wish this class to be taught only in English, it can be arranged. Instructor will mainly speak to you in English and students are also encouraged to use English when they have discussions in class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Integrated writing: understanding the assessment criteria | Students learn the assessment criteria of integrated writing. |
| Class 2 | Integrated writing: practice 1 and some listening tips | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 3 | Integrated writing: practice 2 Mini-test 1 | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 4 | Reading: Variety of styles | Students learn the variety of writing styles in English. |
| Class 5 | Figure of speech | Students learn the types of metaphors and its semantic functions. |
| Class 6 | Integrated writing review session Mini-test 2 | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 7 | Integrated writing: peer-critique | Students review the content of the course. |
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.
ETS TOEFL (2021), The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
Tutor will introduce resources to students in class when necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Pre-class and in-class Google Forms: 30%
Participation in KWL and other activities in class: 20%
2 Mini-tests 20%
1 Integrated writing essay: 30%
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.