University of Otago - Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago
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Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago at FutureLearn Overview
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago
at FutureLearn
Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹1,114 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago at FutureLearn Highlights
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago
at FutureLearn
- Learner will be able to Apply practical solutions using English language in order to improve sustainability practices in your area.
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate.
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago at FutureLearn Course details
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago
at FutureLearn
Skills you will learn
More about this course
- On this three-week course, you will learn how to explain, discuss, and implement sustainable change, using English as your communication tool.
- You will discover how you can be part of a positive movement in your home, community, or workplace as you learn the vocabulary needed to address sustainability.
- You will discover how you can apply practical solutions using the English language to help improve sustainability in your area.
- You will identify any sustainable processes that are already in place before exploring how you can start to drive positive change.
- You will learn the language needed to explain the 17 goals of sustainability (SDGs) as set out by the UN to help you gain a broader understanding of sustainability on a global scale.
- Next, you will explore which sustainable goals are being carried out at the University of Otago, a world-leading institute and the first in New Zealand to sign the SDGs.
- By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to communicate sustainability issues and implement change in your professional and personal environments.
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago at FutureLearn Curriculum
Sustainability and the English Language: EAL with the University of Otago
at FutureLearn
Getting to know "sustainability." The UNs 17 Sustainability Development Goals
Welcome
Introduction to sustainability
17 Sustainability development goals (SDGs)
Summary
Carrying out the SDGs
Welcome to Week 2
4-11 Sustainability development goals
12-17 Sustainability Development Goals
Summary
The SDGs in more detail. Case Study: "The Winds of Change."
Welcome to Week 3
Achieving the goals
Common climate change issues
Summary
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