COURSE CODE: (2309102)
"Basic English for computing."
Credit hours: 8 Pre-requisite: none Umm al-Qura University
Al - Jamoom University College Department of Education
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In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Course Study Plan
Instructor: --- E-mail: --- Office: Education Department Description of the course:
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.
Aims of the Course:
By the end of the semester, students are supposed to be able to:
1- Have proper knowledge of new English computing vocabulary
2- To use the new vocabulary in grammatically correct English form.
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COURSE CODE: (2309102)
"Basic English for computing."
Credit hours: 8 Pre-requisite: none Umm al-Qura University
Al - Jamoom University College Department of Education
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3- Apply the new knowledge to their daily use on the
computer.
Content of the Course:
The content of the course consists of the following topics which will be discussed according to the following schedule:
Time Topic of Discussion Assignments First Week Chapter 1:
Everyday uses of computers
Second Week Chapter 2: Types of computer
Third Week Chapter 3: Parts of a computer
Fourth Week Mid-term exam Fifth Week Chapter 4:
Keyboard and mouse
Sixth Week Chapter 6: Input devices
Seventh Week Chapter 7: Output devices
Eighth Week Chapter 8: Storage devices
Ninth Week Chapter 9:
Graphical user interface
Tenth Week Chapter 11:
Networks
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COURSE CODE: (2309102)
"Basic English for computing."
Credit hours: 8 Pre-requisite: none Umm al-Qura University
Al - Jamoom University College Department of Education
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Eleventh Week Chapter 12:
Communications Twelfth Week Chapter 13: The
internet 1: email and newsgroups
Thirteenth Week Chapter 14: The internet 2: The world wide web Fourteenth Week General Review
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
Requirements of the Course:
1. Mid-term exam --- 30%
2. Attendance & Participation:--- 10%
3. Final Exam: --- 60%
4. Total ---100%
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COURSE CODE: (2309102)
"Basic English for computing."
Credit hours: 8 Pre-requisite: none Umm al-Qura University
Al - Jamoom University College Department of Education
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Major Textbook:
Gleninning, Eric H. and McEwan, John (1999) Basic English for Computing, Oxford University Press.
Other References:
1. Boeckner, K. and Brown, P.(1993) Oxford English for Computing: Answer Book with Teaching Notes, volume 2.
2. Esteras, S. (2003) InfoTech.
3. Gleninning, Eric H. and McEwan, John (2006) Oxford English for Information Technology.
4. Demetriades, D. (2003) Information Technology Workshop.
5. Mullen, N. and Brown P. (1985) English for Computer Science, volume 2.
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