English for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is a University of Pennsylvania course that was funded by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. Click on the aEnroll Nowa button to enroll and select "Full course". There is no certificate. Please fill in the Financial Aid Form if you would like to receive a Coursera Verified certificate for no cost.
The course is for English-speaking non-native speakers interested in learning more about the science and technology. This course will allow you to explore the latest areas of science and expand your vocabulary. It also allows you to communicate scientific information in your local community. Unit 1 will teach you how to read and compare texts when discussing global warming and climate changes. Unit 2 will cover the science of climate change as well as the terminology of cause and effect. You will be learning about the effects of Climate Change, and how they are described. You will also learn how to read and understand the science behind new energy systems. The final unit will focus on practical advancements in Nanotechnology, which can slow down the climate change. You'll also learn English research skills.
Unless noted otherwise, course materials can be repurposed, repurposed, and distributed free of charge under a Creative Commons 4.0 license.
Newsela provides additional reading material. It publishes news articles daily at an appropriate level for every English language learner.
