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Contact
Olga Cupp
Coordinator
White Building, room 1-151
919-536-7264, ext. 3229
cuppo@durhamtech.edu
English for the Workplace
Short Term
SEF-CEWP English for the 21st Century Workplace
The dynamic technological advancement, globalization and fast-paced environment have significantly changed the 21st century workplace, presenting new challenges for the workforce. Although developing English language skills of non-native speakers of English is central to effective communication, language development is also imperative to expand employees' soft skill-sets and new ways of thinking to promote success and advancement within the working environment. This eight-module course fully integrates English language skills, such as reading, writing, speaking and listening with the content focused on 21st century job skills. There are eight thematic modules: communication and social skills, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving, collaboration and team work, information and media literacy, creativity and innovation, productivity, technology and internet etiquette, and leadership. Besides the content focus, each module introduces, develops and reinforces English language skills so that the participants can increase their efficiency at work and can become competitive in a changing job market.
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