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Course Catalog 2011-2012
KIEP-3607 Computer English, 3 cr |
Person responsible
John Rogers, Tarmo Lipping
Lessons
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Requirements
75 % attendance.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation
Learning outcomes
Objectives: to better prepare students' understanding of technical vocabulary. Areas of study include: History of the computer, computer aechitecture, how the motherboard ties it altogether, The Devolution of the OS, How an Operating Sysem Controls Hardware, THE INTERNET, HOW A BUS WORKS, How internet video and audi Work, CAD and computer networks. To bring students into an experience of using technical vocabulary in their everyday spoken English. Vocabulary and information from Computer English 1 to be used in group exercises. Explaining technical English in a working environment. Students to prepare and deliver a presentation on a chosen technical subject (subject chosen by the student). Students will work and prepare and deliver their presentations in pairs or groups of three. (Presentations can be shot on a video camera with the permission of the student.) Aims: reading and understanding technical texts, speed reading, writing, explaining technical information in English. Common European Framework of Reference, Level B2.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | computer components, basics of data processing, artificial intelligence. CAD, computer networks. | basic knowledge of computer English vocabulary | |
| 2. | understanding technical text | ||
| 3. | speed reading, getting the gist of a text | ||
| 4. | explaining technical information in English | ||
| 5. | Computer networks. How the internet works. | ||
| 6. | How software works. How programming languages work. | ||
| 7. | Input/output devices, eg how scanners and digital cameras capture images. | ||
| 8. | Using information that has been collected during Computer English 1. | ||
| 9. | Students' specialized subjects. |
Evaluation criteria for the course
All units are assessed during the course. Completion of all given exercises and written proof that the student has a full understanding of the exercises in question. Continuous assessment throughout the course. 75% attendance. Well prepared and presented presentation.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Partial passing:
Prerequisite relations (Requires logging in to POP)
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