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Course SummaryThe climate change and the shortage of the fossil resources are energy-related topics that lead to discussions about the energy supply of the future: On a local and on a global level, in professional and in private contexts. Who can participate?This course is aimed at professionals and students with previous English knowledge, interested in refreshing their language skills and learning the most important vocabulary from the energy world, particularly the topics connected to the energy transition. The course is especially suitable for those who would like to push their international career in the energy sector and hose who would like to brush up their language skills before joining the Energy English further education course at the Center for Technology Enhanced Learning (ZML). What do I need to know?Some prerequisite knowledge is required: English level at A2/B1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). What will I learn?The overall course objective is to acquire a sound basis in the necessary vocabulary for communicating about topics concerning the energy transition. The aim is for students to both understand and be able to use this vocabulary in context. The quantifiable goal is the acquisition of between 20-30 vocabulary words per week. You will be trained in the passive skills of listening and reading comprehension as well as the active skill of writing when discussing in the forum or completing exercises. After completion of this MOOC the participants shall be supplied with the solid basic vocabulary to follow and participate in discussions on the above mentioned topics in private as well as in professional contexts, to understand texts or videos on energy transition. These discussions could be in a business context e.g. negotiation with an international partner, or with a political background. Course StructureThe course consists of 6 chapters, which will be issued on a weekly basis. If you are enrolled in the Certificate Track, the first exam session will take place in the 8th course week. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Renewable Energy Chapter 3: Transmission and Distribution Chapter 4: Storage Chapter 5: Efficiency and Usage Chapter 6: Future of Energy Categories:
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2016-04-11 |
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