2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 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 (M-157(H1102))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E155
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 26, 2026
- 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
Goals for the 1st and 2nd Quarters:
Vocabulary: Establish a solid foundation in word formation.
Reading: Develop the ability to complete reading tasks of under 200 words within the allotted time.
Writing: Master the email format and learn to grasp the main point and clearly present one’s stance.
Before class:
Students are expected to complete the assigned homework and submit it via Google Forms.
In class:
Activities will include discussions about the assignments, writing practice, and peer review.
If the number of applicants exceeds the enrollment limit, restrictions may be applied. Students who wish to take this course must attend the first class. Also, please do not purchase the textbook until your enrollment in the class has been confirmed during the first session.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course; Mini-lecture on the test format, vocabulary, level assessment and self-assessment |
Students understand the course content and the new test format (from Jan. 2026). |
| Class 2 | Vocabulary, Listen to the dialogue, practice shadowing, reading (daily life), writing (email) |
Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 3 | Vocabulary, Listen to the dialogue, practice shadowing, reading (daily life), writing (email) |
Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 4 | Vocabulary, reading (academic content), writing (academic discussion) |
Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 5 | Vocabulary, reading (academic content), writing (academic discussion) |
Students understand the content of the course and practice the skills. |
| Class 6 | Vocabulary, reading (academic content), writing (academic discussion) |
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 semester.
https://www.toeflresources.com/
Evaluation methods and criteria
Weekly vocabulary test: 25% points
Weekly assignments: 25%
Final exam: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E156 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2
Prerequisites
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.