Syllabus data

Teacher name ： William R White
Course Title
Skills for TOEFL English A (A)(in English)
Course Title in English
Skills for TOEFL English A (A)(in English)
Course Type
General Courses
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Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
IA9992GCA1
Credits
2.00Credits
The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.
Type of Class
講義 (Lecture)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Spring semester)
Instructor
William R White
Affiliation
part-time lecturer
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
N/a
Office Hours and Location
After class, in the classroom
Contact
Email: wrwhitesensei@gmail.com

Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
ー
Corresponding Graduate School DP
ー
Corresponding University-Wide DP
3-1◎
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills and confidence they need to perform well on the TOEFL, and will be well prepared to succeed in an academic setting in English-speaking countries.
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Course Overview and Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to the TOEFL and course overview. Review of basic grammar and vocabulary.
Week 2-3: Listening skills development - practice listening to lectures and conversations, learn strategies for understanding spoken English, and identify key vocabulary and grammar structures.
Week 4-5: Reading skills development - practice reading academic texts, learn strategies for understanding written English, and identify key vocabulary and grammar structures.
Week 6-8: Vocabulary and grammar review - focus on commonly found vocabulary and grammar structures on the TOEFL.
Week 9-11: Practice test-taking strategies - focus on answering multiple-choice and short-answer questions, learn time management strategies for the test.
Week 12-13: Group discussions and presentations - develop listening and speaking skills in a supportive and interactive environment.
Week 14-15: Writing assignments and final review - practice writing skills and review key concepts for the test.

***Subject to change due to classroom assignment, student abilities, and/or technical issues!***
In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits
Uses of Generative AI
Limited permission for use
Precautions for using Generative AI
When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.
Textbook
Course Materials:
The class website will have all of the materials for each class and homework posted a week in advance.

References
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
Contents of Active Learning
N/A
Grading Criteria and Methods
Grading Policy:
Class Participation - 40%
Listening Comprehension - 20%
Reading Comprehension - 20%
Mock Tests - 20%
How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
In class or via email
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
Practical Education
The course will include a variety of activities, such as group discussions, individual and group presentations, and writing assignments, that will help students to develop their listening and reading skills in a supportive and interactive environment.
Remarks
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.