2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5 1
- 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
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E255
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is for students who have studied for the TOEFL test but are not yet confident about their knowledge. It trains students in four skills in English with special focus on reading, writing and listening skills which are required to raise their score in the Reading and Writing sections of the test and to study at universities in English-speaking environment. It also introduces students to basic study skills in English and allows them to practice them in class.
Course description and aims
In this course students will
・understand the content and format of the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL tests and the strategies to answer questions in these sections.
・enhance their knowledge of different academic subjects.
・develop academic skills in English and apply them to everyday 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
Students will work on reading and writing exercises and activities in the textbook designed specifically for the TOEFL iBT test. Students are expected to actively participate in small and whole group activities such as check-in, reflection, peer review sessions in class. Students will practice writing in every class. Please bring your laptop with you each week.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction | Orientation |
| Class 2 | Review on academic writing: Experience or Books? Writing practice | Learn vocabulary in List 1 |
| Class 3 | Reading: Making Ends Meet Writing practice | Learn vocabulary in List ２ |
| Class 4 | Integrated writing practice: The Celebration Experiment | Learn vocabulary in List 3 |
| Class 5 | Reading: In one School, Many Sagas Writing practice | Learn vocabulary in List 4 |
| Class 6 | Integrated writing practice: The Religious Tradition of Fasting | Learn vocabulary in List ５ |
| Class 7 | Review and Final Exam | Learn vocabulary in List 6 Review |
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.
To be announced in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-class assignments, class participation and contribution, weekly mini vocabulary tests: ６0% Final exam: ４0%
Related courses
- LAE.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
- LAE.E253 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 7
- LAE.E254 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 8
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.