Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Deputy Ministry for Teachers Colleges
English Departments
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Basic English for Computing ( 1 )
Course Code: Eng 105
Number of credit hours: ( 4 ) Hours
Instructor: Mohammad A. Al-Dajani
Office phone:
Office hours:
E-mail: mdajani2001@gmail.com
I- Course Description:
This course aims at training students in reading, writing and using vocabulary within a computer based environment. Stress in this course is laid on how to use the English computing vocabulary in proper written English language and how to include the new words in correct sentences using the proper grammar rules provided in each chapter. Students are also given information on computer hardware and software to benefit from in their daily use of computers.
II- Rationale:
Students in this course will be training to think within a computer based environment. Reading, grammar and spelling problems and other difficulties will be dealt with in order to improve the ability of the students to use the new vocabulary in the correct form.
III-Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, Computer majors are expected to be able to:
1- Have proper knowledge of new English computing vocabulary
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2- The ability to use the new vocabulary in grammatically correct English form.
3- Applying the new knowledge to their daily use on the computer.
IV-Calendar, Course Contents and Assignment Specifications:
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Time |
Topic |
Assignments |
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First week |
Introduction to the Course
· Second session:
Chapter 1 Part 1
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Students are to:
- Tune in to the new vocabulary linking it to the picture given in the chapter.
- Reading the paragraph and answering the related questions.
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Second week |
Chapter 1 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 2 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Take the language grammar work.
- Using countable and uncountable nouns in different forms.
- Completing the remaining tasks and problem solving questions.
- Reading about different computers and their distinctive features.
- Differentiating between the different kind of computers and portables. |
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Third week |
Chapter 2 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 3 Part 1
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Students are to:
-Taking the language work “Comparison”.
- Completing the tasks about comparing using adjectives.
- Studying the new computer hardware.
- Reading about the Motherboard and the definitions of its main components. |
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Fourth week
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Chapter 3 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 4 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Taking language work on how to make simple instructions in English.
- Problem solving and reading the paragraph about Desktop ports and connectors.
- Tuning in to the key abbreviations and their full names.
- Reading about the computer mouse and its main components.
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Fifth week |
Chapter 4 Part 2
Second session:
Chapter 5 |
Students are to:
- Taking language work on the Present Simple.
- Completing the remaining tasks.
- Studying Lindsey’s course and answering the questions.
- Taking language work on how to use Wh- questions with the present simple.
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Sixth week |
Chapter 6 Part 1
· Second session:
Chapter 6 Part 2 |
Students are to:
- Tune in to the new input devices.
- Identifying the device each text describes.
- Learning how to describe the function of a device in different ways.
- Completing the tasks and problem solving questions. |
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Seventh week |
Chapter 7 Part 1
· Second session:
Chapter 7 Part 2
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Students are to:
- Tune in about the typical workstation and match the items.
- The ability to read a monitor ad and differentiate between its features.
- Language work on giving advice.
- Problem solving and using flowcharts. |
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Eighth
week |
Midterm Exam
· Second session:
Chapter 8 Part 1
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Students are to:
- Study the rules on how to take care of CD-ROM’s and disks.
- Reading about storage devices and completing the table about advantages and disadvantages of storage devices. |
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Ninth week |
Chapter 8 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 9 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Take language work on linking words.
- Completing the remaining tasks and problem solving questions.
- Tune in to the Graphical User Interface and some of its main icons
- Reading about WIMP and finding the new definitions in the text. |
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Tenth week
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Chapter 9 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 10 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Taking language work on making definitions.
- Adding to statements using the extra information
- Completing the remaining tasks.
- Knowing the new vocabulary mentioned in Task 2
- Taking language work about Adverbs of frequency. |
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Eleventh week |
Chapter 10 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 11 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Divide the given devices from the list to the sets given.
- Matching each definition with the correct feature in Task 6.
- Defining the LAN network and its components.
- Reading about networks and completing Task 5 |
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Twelfth
week |
Chapter 11 Part 2
· Second session:
Chapter 12 Part 1 |
Students are to:
- Taking language work on Predicting consequences.
- Linking actions with suitable consequences and completing the tasks.
- Identifying different computer communication devices.
- Reading about Video Conferencing |
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Thirteenth
week |
Chapter 12 Part 2
· Second session:
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Students are to:
- Take language work on Present Passive.
- Completing the remaining tasks. |
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Fourteenth
week |
Revision
· Second session:
Final Exam |
Students are to: |
V- Evaluation:
Attendance, homework and participation |
10 % |
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Midterm Exam |
30 % |
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Final Exam |
60 % |
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Total |
100 % |
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VI- Required texts:
Glendinning, Eric H. and McEwan, John (2003) Basic English for Computing. Oxford: OUP
VII- Instructional Procedures:
New Computing English vocabulary will be involved in this course. Students will read, and answer questions about relevant topics of certain interest. Applying grammar and new words will be emphasized (Vocabulary , Grammar , Computer knowledge). Discussions will be conducted, sharing ideas and error correction techniques.
VIII- General Course Requirements:
Each student is expected to be an active participant in the course. He should attend class and review lessons regularly. Midterm and final exams will be given. No make-ups will be allowed.
IX- Internet sites for teaching English as a second or foreign language:
http://www.usd.edu/eng/esl.html
http://www.education-world.com/foreign_lang/classroom/esl/html
http://www.teach-nology.com
http://www.peakenglish.com
X- References
Cunningham, Sarah and Moor, Peter (2005) Cutting Edge: A Practical Approach to Task Based Learning. London: Longman
Close, R. ( 1965). The English we use for science. London: Longman
Ewer,G R. (1969) A course in basic scientific English. London: Longman
Bolitho, A.R. and Sandler, P.L. (1980) Study English for Science. London: Longman