STEM English: Technical Communication for Scientists
Master English for STEM fields. Explore innovative scientific areas while improving language skills for technical communication.
Master English for STEM fields. Explore innovative scientific areas while improving language skills for technical communication.
Designed for non-native English speakers, this course enhances English proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Explore cutting-edge scientific topics while expanding your technical vocabulary and language skills. The curriculum covers global warming, climate change, greenhouse effects, renewable energy, and nanotechnology. Learn to analyze scientific texts, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and communicate complex ideas in English. Develop critical skills in reading scientific literature, summarizing research, and presenting findings. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to engage with STEM content in English and share scientific information effectively within your community.
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What you'll learn
Understand and use STEM-related vocabulary in English
Analyze and summarize scientific texts
Describe cause-and-effect relationships in scientific contexts
Compare and contrast scientific phenomena using appropriate language
Explain complex STEM concepts in English
Understand the basics of climate change, renewable energy, and nanotechnology
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41 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course teaches English language skills in the context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It covers a range of scientific topics including climate change, renewable energy, and nanotechnology. Students learn to preview and analyze scientific texts, use comparative language, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and summarize main ideas. The course also focuses on technical vocabulary, grammar structures common in scientific writing, and skills for communicating research findings. Through a mix of readings, videos, and interactive assignments, learners improve their ability to engage with STEM content in English and effectively share scientific information.
Is the Earth Getting Warmer?
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
The Greenhouse Effect
Module 2 · 7 Hours to complete
The Impacts of Climate Change on our World
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Discovering Cleaner Energy Sources to Power the World
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
What Might the Future Hold?
Module 5 · 7 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Champion of International Education at the University of Pennsylvania
Alyssa Swanson is the Intensive Program Manager for the English Language Programs at the University of Pennsylvania, where she oversees the daily operations of the Intensive English program, featuring nearly 40 courses across eight proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. With over seven years of experience in international education, Ms. Swanson has managed programs abroad, organized and facilitated international student and service-learning initiatives, and provided student advising and instruction. Her passion lies in supporting international students learning English. An avid traveler, she enjoys exploring new countries and cultures during her time off and has lived with a host family in Seville, Spain, and worked in London, England, and Thessaloniki, Greece. Ms. Swanson holds an M.S.Ed in TESOL from Temple University and a B.A. in Spanish and Public Relations/Advertising from Penn State University.
Director of Programs at the University of Pennsylvania
Jack Sullivan is the Director of Programs at the English Language Programs (ELP) at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a vital member of the ELP since September 1999. Prior to joining Penn, Jack spent five years teaching English in Omiya City, Japan, at a private English language school. Throughout his career, Jack has specialized in teaching English for specific purposes, including courses for business executives, graduate students in science fields, and even professional soccer players. Jack holds an M.S.Ed. in TESOL from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree from Loras College. Additionally, he is a former member of the TESOL International Standards Committee and serves on the Executive Board for EnglishUSA.
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