Youth Speak United: English for Global Changemakers | ESL | ESL Short Courses

Description

Course Units (10):

Unit 1: Understanding Global Issues

• • Unit Description: Gain insight into pressing global issues.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Discuss global challenges knowledgeably.
    2. Analyze the root causes of global issues.
  • Content: Articles, documentaries, and discussions on global challenges.
  • Activities: Group discussions, issue analysis, and multimedia projects.
  • Assessments: Global issue analysis and group presentations.

Unit 2: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• • Unit Description: Explore the UN’s SDGs.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Understand the SDGs and their importance.
    2. Develop ideas for local contributions to the SDGs.
  • Content: SDGs framework, case studies, and success stories.
  • Activities: Goal-focused discussions, local project proposals, and awareness campaigns.
  • Assessments: SDGs project proposals and campaign effectiveness reports.

Unit 3: Advocacy and Public Speaking

• • Unit Description: Develop advocacy and public speaking skills.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Craft persuasive advocacy messages.
    2. Deliver compelling speeches.
  • Content: Advocacy strategies, public speaking tips, and persuasive communication techniques.
  • Activities: Advocacy campaign planning, speechwriting, and public speaking practice.
  • Assessments: Advocacy campaigns and persuasive speeches.

Unit 4: Social Media for Changemakers

• • Unit Description: Master social media for advocacy.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Use social media effectively for social causes.
    2. Build a strong online presence.
  • Content: Social media best practices, case studies, and campaign analysis.
  • Activities: Social media campaign creation, content development, and analytics.
  • Assessments: Social media campaigns and analytics reports.

Unit 5: Networking and Collaboration

• • Unit Description: Learn networking and collaboration skills.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Build a network of changemakers.
    2. Collaborate on impactful projects.
  • Content: Networking strategies, collaboration case studies, and partnership building.
  • Activities: Networking events, collaboration proposals, and joint project implementation.
  • Assessments: Collaboration proposals and project impact reports.

Unit 6: Fundraising and Grant Writing

• • Unit Description: Master fundraising and grant writing.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Secure funds for social initiatives.
    2. Write effective grant proposals.
  • Content: Fundraising techniques, grant writing guidelines, and successful grant proposals.
  • Activities: Fundraising campaigns, grant proposal writing, and grant application submissions.
  • Assessments: Fundraising campaign effectiveness and grant proposal evaluations.

Unit 7: Intercultural Communication

• • Unit Description: Explore intercultural communication.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Navigate cross-cultural conversations.
    2. Build cultural competence.
  • Content: Intercultural communication models, real-life scenarios, and cultural awareness.
  • Activities: Cross-cultural dialogues, cultural sensitivity training, and cultural exchange events.
  • Assessments: Cross-cultural conversation assessments and cultural competence reflections.

Unit 8: Conflict Resolution and Mediation

• • Unit Description: Develop conflict resolution skills.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Resolve conflicts effectively.
    2. Mediate disputes for peaceful resolutions.
  • Content: Conflict resolution strategies, mediation techniques, and real-life conflict scenarios.
  • Activities: Conflict resolution simulations, mediation exercises, and conflict resolution plans.
  • Assessments: Conflict resolution scenarios and mediation effectiveness evaluations.

Unit 9: Project Planning and Implementation

• • Unit Description: Plan and execute a changemaker project.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Develop a project plan.
    2. Lead a project team.
  • Content: Project management principles, team leadership, and project planning tools.
  • Activities: Project proposal creation, team formation, and project execution.
  • Assessments: Project proposals and project impact assessments.

Unit 10: Changemaker Showcase

• • Unit Description: Showcase your changemaker project.
  • Learning Objectives:
    1. Present the project’s impact.
    2. Advocate for continued support.
  • Content: Presentation skills, storytelling techniques, and impact measurement.
  • Activities: Project presentations, storytelling sessions, and impact assessment reports.
  • Assessments: Project presentations and impact assessment reports.