
Prepared & Written By Magda Al Sebai
King Saud University
College of Languages & Translation
English 102 Niajim
English for Computer Sciences
Credit Hours : 6
Textbooks:
Esteras, S.R, (2000). Infotech: English for computer users. Cambridge: Cambridge: University Press.
Azar, B. S. (2000).Understanding and using English English Grammar. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall
Regents.
An anthology of writing materials prepared by the department
Semester Plan: Summary
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Topics |
No of
Weeks |
Contact
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Reading: Computer Applications
Different Uses of Computers
Technical Vocabulary list 1
Grammar: Present Simple tense
Writing: Punctuation
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2 |
6
each week |
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Reading: Computer Configuration
The Elements of a Computer System
Recognizing Different Types of Computers:
Mainframes, Minicomputers, Desktop Computers, and Portable Computers.
Technical Vocabulary List 2
Vocabulary: Word Formation: Nouns, Verbs, adjectives
Grammar: Present Progressive
Writing: Compound sentences
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2 |
6
each week |
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Computer Types and Specifications
Technical Vocabulary list 3
Prefixes: Opposites 1
Prefixes: Opposite 2
Grammar: Past simple tense
Writing: cause and effect sentences
Sentence variety
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2 |
6
each
week |
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Inside the Computer System
The central processing unit and the main memory
The structure of CPU and the functions of its different elements
The difference between main memory and secondary memory
Technical Vocabulary list 4
Vocabulary: Word formation
Verbs 2
phrasal verbs 1
Abbreviations & acronyms
Grammar : Past Progressive
Writing: outlining, topic sentences
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2 |
6
each
week |
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Types of Computer memories
Technical Vocabulary list 5
Phrasal verbs 2
Adjectives
Grammar: Nouns/articles
Prepositions
Writing: Different type of paragraph writing
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2 |
6
each
week |
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Bits and Bytes
Units of memory
Binary notation
The value of different units of memory
The relation between pixel ( on the screen) and bits (in memory)
Technical Vocabulary list 6
Grammar: Connecting ideas with conjunctions
Prepositions
Writing: Paragraph writing
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2 |
6
each
week
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Buying A Computer
Computers for particular work situations
The technical specifications of different computers
Aux. verbs
Gerund and Infinitives
Prepositions
Writing: Responding to advertisements
Writing e-mails
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2 |
6
each
week |
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Type and Click
Input devices
The keyboard and the mouse
Identifying different keys on a keyboard and understanding their functions
The mouse actions
The use of the language of enquiry
Technical Vocabulary list 7
Tenses & Prepositions
Writing: Filling forms and writing CV
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1 |
6
each
week
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