2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 3 3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Anno
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed
- Class
- 3
- Course Code
- LAE.E153
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is for students who do not know much about or have never taken the TOEFL test. The course introduces students to its content and format as well basic vocabulary necessary so that they will be able not only to familiarize themselves with the test format but also study in academic institutions with English-speaking environment for a short period of time.
Course description and aims
・Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL test.
・Students will improve their listening and speaking skills through interactive pair and group activities in class.
・Students will be able to understand a short speech or conversations and to summarize and explain orally its main content in simple sentences in English.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Attendance is taken at each class. This course is designed to be a student-centered, interactive course with students discussing and debating on various topics. New vocabulary and grammar will be routinely introduced to enable students to articulate ideas more clearly and to facilitate discussions. Students are required to listen to and/or read assigned materials before class,
preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course 2. Unit 1: Education (Listening) | identify course aims; acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 2 | Unit 1: Education (Listening, Speaking) | acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 3 | Unit 2: Technology (Listening) | acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 4 | Unit 2: Technology (Speaking) | acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 5 | 1. Midterm Exam (Listening) 2. Unit 3: The Environment (Listening) | demonstrate knowledge of course material; acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 6 | Unit 3: The Environment (Speaking) | acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 7 | 1. Review of Material 2. Final Presentations (Speaking) | demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL; consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts |
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)
Graham-Marr, Alastair, Ben Naismith, and Andrea Castrol. 2022. TOEFL Skills 2. Tokyo and San Francisco: Abax ELT Publishers. (ISBN: 978-1-78547-038-7)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Presentation: 25%
Related courses
- LAE.E154 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 4
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 4.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.