Global Lens on World News (B2/C1)
This 8-week, learner-led, project-based course is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers who want to improve their English while exploring practical, participatory teaching approaches. The course examines global issues through a social justice lens and invites learners to engage with multiple perspectives through discussion, storytelling, and reflection, moving beyond passive consumption of news.
| Responsible | Umida Hikmatilla |
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| Last Update | 12/21/2025 |
| Completion Time | 5 hours |
| Members | 3 |
English
Intermediate
Language learning
Hybrid
8 weeks
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Welcome6Lessons · 40 min
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Course compassNew
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Assessment
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Weekly topics
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Topic descriptionsNew
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Preview New
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Preview New 10 xp
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Week 1: Understanding News and Social Justice4Lessons · 1 hr 20 min
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IntroductionsNew
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Select your rolesNew
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Global IssuesNew
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Pedagogical frameworkNew
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Week 2: Environmental Affairs1Lessons · 15 min
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Are green belts a good idea?New
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Week 3: Economic Justice & Labor Rights1Lessons · 15 min
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Should we shorten the 40 hour workweek?New
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Week 4: Education Access & Digital Equity1Lessons · 15 min
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Should students be allowed to use smartphones in school?New
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Week 5: Health Justice & Well-being1Lessons · 15 min
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Should we create artificial wombs for humans?New
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Week 6: Political Affairs1Lessons · 15 min
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Should there be quotas for women in government?New
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Week 7: Media Literacy & Information Justice1Lessons · 15 min
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Should kids be able to have social media?New
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Week 8: Taking Action & Course Celebration1Lessons · 1 hr 30 min
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Share Fare FestivalNew
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