2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1 1
- 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) - 1-2 Wed
- Class
- 1
- Course Code
- LAE.E155
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 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 class: Students work on assignments.
In class: Discussion on the assignments, writing practice, peer critique and other related activities
If there are many students wishing to enroll, there may be a limit on the number of students. Students wishing to enroll must attend the first class. Additionally, do not purchase the textbook until enrollment in the class has been confirmed during the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | What is the TOEFL test? Introduction to the course and the integrated writing. | Students understand the overall content of the course and understand the course content. |
| Class 2 | Students learn the basic structure of a sample answer. Students practice drafting an answer. | Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 3 | Discussion on Reading Passage 1 Types of the reading passage | Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 4 | Discussion on Reading Passage 2 Integrated writing practice 2: paraphrasing | Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 5 | Integrated writing 3: tips for listening | Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 6 | Review of the integrated writing + Academic discussion: an overview | Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 7 | Reviewing the first quarter / Quarter Examination | Students review the course content; students take the final exam. |
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.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class assignments: 60%
Final exam: 40%
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.