The aim of this class is to prepare students for the TOEFL examination, the purpose of which is to evaluate the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand standard English as it is spoken, written and heard at college and university level. The class is intended primarily for students who plan to continue their education at colleges or universities abroad. TOEFL I will cover two sections of the exam, and the remaining sections will be covered in TOEFL II.
Students will gain the necessary skills for success on the TOEFL test.
Students will develop study skills.
Students will develop group-work skills.
Students will develop awareness their own abilities.
＜授業の方法＞
A textbook will be used to teach both test-taking strategies and language skills by means of various exercises. The course will prepare the students for the TOEFL examination by means of a series of practice tests held at intervals throughout the course and a final examination. The textbook will be supplemented with vocabulary and exercises to cater for students needs.<BR><BR>*Points regarding the four language skills:<BR>For reading, students will be required to read a passage and answer questions about the content, the author's intent and ideas inferred from the passage. They will also have to paraphrase, complete tables or make summaries<BR>For listening, students will be required to listen to short conversations or talks and to answer questions about content and intent as well as the speakers' attitude and meaning.<BR>For speaking, students will be required to talk about questions relating to personal experiences and to express ideas and opinions.<BR>For writing, students will be required to express an opinion about a specified general topic and to answer a question about the main points of a passage.
＜成績評価の方法＞
No
評価項目
割合
評価の観点
1
小テスト／レポート
60 %
performance on practice tests
2
受講態度
40 %
attendance and class performance
＜受講に際して・学生へのメッセージ＞
Students should use class time well by participating positively and enthusiastically in the lessons. They should also prepare and review lessons thoroughly. The content of the TOEFL examination is based on authentic material from university textbooks. Students should be aware that the course will be challenging and the final examination difficult.
