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English for Sustainable Responses to Climate Change

English for Sustainable Responses to Climate Change course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study, while expanding your vocabulary and the language skills needed to share scientific information within your community. In unit 1, you will learn how to preview texts and practice some of the language used to make comparisons when talking about global warming and climate change. In unit 2, you will examine the chemistry of climate change and the language of cause and effect. In Unit 3, you will learn about some of the impacts of Climate Change and the language used to describe these effects. In Unit 4, you will learn reading strategies that can help you explore the science behind some new energy systems. In the final unit, you will investigate practical advances in Nanotechnology that help slow down climate change, while developing your own research skills in English.

Skills / Knowledge

  • enhance English language proficiency in scientific contexts
  • expand scientific vocabulary
  • develop text previewing & reading strategies
  • employ comparative & cause/effect language
  • describe climate change impacts
  • explore practical advances in nanotechnology

Earning Criteria

Required

course
Final grade of 70% or higher