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Arizona State University

English for Psychology and Sociology

Arizona State University via Coursera

Overview

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Explore how people, identity, and communities shape the way you communicate. In this course, you will begin with psychology and learn vocabulary for emotions, immigration, freedom, identity, and personal aspirations while practicing wishes and third conditional sentences. You will analyze texts and videos about human experiences and opportunity, then move into sociology to study community life, urban development, and social challenges with more accurate use of articles. Through readings, discussions, comprehension activities, and travelpost tasks, you will compare perspectives, reflect on cities and social structures, and express complex ideas with greater control. By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss psychological and sociological topics more confidently, connect personal and social themes, and communicate thoughtful opinions in English.

Syllabus

  • Psychology
    • Explore the fascinating field of psychology, focusing on human experiences such as immigration, freedom, and personal aspirations. You will learn vocabulary related to emotions and social concepts, practice using conditional sentences and expressions of wishes, and engage in discussions about identity and opportunity. This module will help you articulate complex psychological and social ideas in English.
  • Sociology
    • This module examines sociological concepts such as community, urban development, and societal challenges. You will acquire vocabulary related to civic life and social issues, practice using articles correctly, and discuss historical and contemporary aspects of urban environments. This module aims to enhance your ability to analyze and communicate about social structures and community dynamics.

Taught by

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch

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