2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuro Satsuma
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Wed
- Class
- 2
- 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
Using the textbook, students will work on Reading/Writing exercises in the TOEFL format. There will be group work sessions, as well as some listening exercises as part of integrated writing practices.
*The number of students may be limited, so if you wish to take this course, please be sure to attend the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction/Introduction to TOEFL |
Understand how the class will be conducted. |
| Class 2 | Reading (1): Lesson 1 (Main points/Details) |
Understand the reading passage in Lesson 1 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 3 | Writing (1): Lesson 7 (Independent Writing) |
Understand how to answer independent writing questions effectively. |
| Class 4 | Reading (2): Lesson 2 (Summarizing 1) |
Understand the reading passage in Lesson 2 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 5 | Writing (2): Lesson 10 (Note taking, Integrated Writing) |
Understand how to answer integrated writing questions employing note-taking skills. |
| Class 6 | Reading (3): Handouts (Summarizing 2) |
Understand the reading passage provided in class and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 7 | Review and exam |
Review of the overall contents 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)
Improving Skills for the TOEFL iBT® Test
(Asahi Press)
*Please do not buy a textbook until the first class is over, since there may be a limit on the number of students in the class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments : 40%
Exams: 60%
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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
To be posted on T2SCHOLA prior to the start of classes
Office hours
By appointment
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.