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Arizona State University

English for Technology and Customs

Arizona State University via Coursera

Overview

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Take your English into conversations about innovation and culture. In this course, you will explore how technology shapes daily life and the future while building vocabulary for scientific advances, space exploration, and new inventions. You will practice grammar for predictions and possibilities, then shift to customs and traditions as you learn language for describing cultural practices, sharing past experiences, and giving advice. Through readings, videos, comprehension tasks, discussions, and travelpost activities, you will interpret ideas, compare perspectives, and express your own experiences more clearly. By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss technology and customs with greater confidence, support your ideas with relevant language, and communicate more effectively in speaking and writing.

Syllabus

  • Technology
    • Explore the fascinating world of technology and its impact on our lives in this module. You will expand your English vocabulary related to technological advancements, practice grammatical structures for discussing future possibilities, and engage in discussions about space exploration and technological innovations. This module aims to enhance your ability to articulate ideas about technology and its role in shaping the future.
  • Customs
    • Delve into the rich tapestry of global customs and traditions in this module. You will learn vocabulary associated with cultural practices, explore grammatical concepts for describing past experiences and advice, and participate in discussions about diverse cultural influences. This module will deepen your understanding of different societies and improve your ability to communicate about cultural topics.

Taught by

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch

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