2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar 14
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Anno
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (S3-206)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E452
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is aimed at students pursuing a long-term exchange. Students will learn English skills necessary for a long-term exchange at the graduate level (so that they work toward being capable of listening to contents at the general education course level of bachelor students, take notes, make presentations in seminars, and express their own opinions), and learn vocabulary and English skills to explain specialized content without difficulty.
Course description and aims
Understand each TOEFL question, and be able to follow the outline of the material heard and read. Be able to clearly explain orally not just the main points of the material, but also its overall outline. Be able to clearly answer questions from other students in the classroom.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Four skills in English
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Attendance is taken at each class. The course is built around TOEFL-modeled listening and speaking activities (including Integrated skills activities that also involve reading) in a textbook and various TOEFL resource sites.
(Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students in the class.) 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 any text or reference book until enrollment in the class has been confirmed during the first class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course |
Identify course aims. Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 2 | 1. Lesson 3B: Attitude Questions (Listening) |
Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 3 | 1. Lesson 4B: Connecting Content Questions (Listening) |
Acquire listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 4 | Speaking Strategies (2) |
Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 5 | 1. Midterm Exam (Listening) |
Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Acquire speaking and writing skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 6 | Writing Strategies (2) |
Acquire writing skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 7 | 1. Review of Material |
Consolidate, apply, and integrate key skills and core concepts. Demonstrate effective TOEFL speaking skills. |
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 for each class.
Textbook(s)
Harrison, Lou. Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test: Listening and Speaking. 3rd ed. 2024. Dublin: HarperCollins. (ISBN: 978-0-00-869524-8)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed in class or by Science Tokyo LMS.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 25%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Presentation: 25%
Related courses
- LAE.E451 ： TOEFL Seminar 13
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar 13.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.