Free @FutureLearn MOOC on Intercultural Communication starts Nov 9

This free online course will focus on the basic but important concepts. It will: -help you better understand cross-cultural complexity; -cultivate your awareness of your own and others’ cultural identities; -highlight some notable variations in cultural values and communication styles; -and signpost paths towards building your intercultural competence.

Writing in the Sciences free @stanford MOOC starts Sept 1

Link here. This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, and issues in publication and peer review. Students from non-science disciplines can benefit from the training provided in the … Read more