2024 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)
- Kumiko Kiuchi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E155
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 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 | Introduction to TOEFL iBT test Integrated writing: understanding the assessment criteria | Students learn the overall content of TOEFL iBT test. |
| Class 2 | Basic structure of a model answer Practice (integrated 1): based on a sample structure | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 3 | Discussion on reading passage 1 Academic disciplines and types of writing | Students learn the variety of academic disciplines and their argument styles. |
| Class 4 | Discussion on reading passage 2 Integrated writing practice 2: paraphrasing | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 5 | Integrated writing practice 3: listening skills | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises. |
| Class 6 | Integrated writing review session+ Academic discussion sample exercise | Students learn how to answer questions in integrated writing by working on exercises and get to know the Academic Discussion section of the test. |
| Class 7 | Final exam and the review | 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.
Information about other materials will be provided in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Final exam: 40%
Contribution to class activities and the submission of Google forms: 60%
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.