2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 2
- 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.E156
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
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; vocabulary; Level check activities (reading+writing), self-study skills |
Students understand the assessment criteria of the Academic Discussion question and the |
| Class 2 | Vocabulary; reading (daily life); writing (email) |
Students understand the reading passage; students learn some techniques to practice their listening skills. |
| Class 3 | Vocabulary; reading (daily life); writing (email) |
Students understand the skills and the content covered in class. |
| Class 4 | Vocabulary; reading (academic); writing (academic discussion) |
Students understand the skills and the content covered in class. |
| Class 5 | Vocabulary; reading (academic); writing (academic discussion) |
Students understand the skills and the content covered in class. |
| Class 6 | Reading (daily life + academic)l writing (email and academic discussion) |
Students understand the skills and the content covered in class. |
| Class 7 | Final exam and review |
Students review the content 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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional materials will be provided in class.
https://www.toeflresources.com/
Evaluation methods and criteria
Vocabulary test: 25%
Google forms (assignment): 25%
Final exam: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E155 ： TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 1.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.