2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4 3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - unknown
- Class
- 3
- Course Code
- LAE.E158
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- 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
・understand what TOEFL tests are like, especially in Reading and Writing sections, and how to answer the questions in each section of the test.
・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
We explore various essay topics using digital resources to develop TOEFL writing skills. Students are expected to learn the necessary vocabulary to write effective essays. They are also encouraged to read different articles to become familiar with essay questions. This class is conducted in Japanese. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, enrollment may be limited. Students who wish to take this course must attend the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction: Writing for “Academic Discussion” |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 2 | Writing for Academic Discussion (1): AI |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 3 | Writing for Academic Discussion (2): Smartphones |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 4 | Writing for Academic Discussion (3): Class discussions |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 5 | Writing for Academic Discussion (4): Social Media |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 6 | Writing for Academic Discussion (5): Grading |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
| Class 7 | Writing for Academic Discussion (6): Media Influencer |
Acquiring the basic structure of essay writing and expressions for persuasion in arguments. |
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)
The course uses the handouts.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quizzes: 50%, Assignment: 50%
(The percentage of assessment may be adjusted depending on the level and mastery of students.)
Related courses
- LAE.E157 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.