English for Psychology and Sociology

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English for Psychology and Sociology

This course is part of Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication Specialization

Instructor: John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Discuss identity, freedom, and aspirations using vocabulary for human experiences and emotions.
Use wishes, third conditionals, and articles more accurately in spoken and written English.
Analyze community life and social issues and share clearer opinions about cities and society.

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There are 2 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

6 videos7 readings1 assignment9 plugins

6 videosTotal 23 minutes

Psychology: Introduction and Tour Video6 minutes
Psychology: Second Vista8 minutes
Psychology: First Travelpost1 minute
Psychology: Third Vista5 minutes
Psychology: Take Off Video1 minute
Psychology: Final Travelpost2 minutes

7 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Psychology: First Vista10 minutes
Psychology: Second Vista Practice5 minutes
Psychology: First Travelpost10 minutes
Psychology: Reading5 minutes
Psychology: Third Vista Practice5 minutes
Psychology: Second Travelpost10 minutes
Psychology: Final Travelpost5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Graded Quiz for Psychology45 minutes

9 pluginsTotal 115 minutes

Psychology: Conversation10 minutes
Psychology: First Vista10 minutes
Psychology: Second Vista Practice15 minutes
Psychology: First Travelpost10 minutes
Psychology: Reading Comprehension Check15 minutes
Psychology: Reading Discussion15 minutes
Psychology: Third Vista Practice15 minutes
Psychology: Second Travelpost15 minutes
Psychology: Final Travelpost10 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos9 readings1 assignment9 plugins

6 videosTotal 25 minutes

Sociology: Introduction and Tour Video6 minutes
Sociology: Second Vista9 minutes
Sociology: First Travelpost2 minutes
Sociology: Third Vista5 minutes
Sociology: Take Off Video1 minute
Sociology: Final Travelpost2 minutes

9 readingsTotal 95 minutes

Sociology: First Vista15 minutes
Sociology: Second Vista Script 5 minutes
Sociology: Second Vista Practice10 minutes
Sociology: First Travelpost5 minutes
Sociology: Reading15 minutes
Sociology: Third Vista5 minutes
Sociology: Third Vista Practice10 minutes
Sociology: Second Travelpost15 minutes
Sociology: Final Travelpost15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 33 minutes

Graded Quiz for Sociology33 minutes

9 pluginsTotal 100 minutes

Sociology: Conversation10 minutes
Sociology: First Vista10 minutes
Sociology: Second Vista Practice10 minutes
Sociology: First Travelpost15 minutes
Sociology: Reading Comprehension Check5 minutes
Sociology: Reading Discussion10 minutes
Sociology: Third Vista Practice10 minutes
Sociology: Second Travelpost15 minutes
Sociology: Final Travelpost15 minutes

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John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch

Arizona State University

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