2025 (Current Year) 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 (M-107(H113))
Class: 2
Course Code: LAE.E255
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 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. Understand the test format of TOEFL.
Class 2	Unit 1 Education: Reading	Understand the reading passage in Unit 1 and answer the questions there correctly. Identify the main points and details in the text.
Class 3	Unit 1 Education: Writing (Integrated Writing)	Understand how to answer Integrated Writing questions effectively. (Unit1)
Class 4	Unit 2 Technology: Reading	Understand the reading passage in Unit 2 and answer the questions there correctly.
Class 5	Unit 2 Technology: Writing (Academic Discussion)	Understand how to answer Academic Discussion questions effectively. (Unit 2)
Class 6	Unit 3 The Environment: Reading	Understand the reading passage in Unit 3 and answer the questions there correctly.
Class 7	Review and exam Unit 3 The Environment: Writing (Integrated Writing)	Review of the overall contents of the course. Better understand how to answer Integrated writing questions effectively.

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)

TOEFL Skills 3 (ABAX)　　ISBN 978-1-78547-039-4
*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.

Additional materials may be introduced throughout the term.

Evaluation methods and criteria

In-class performance and assignments : 40%
Mini-tests: 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

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 6.