English in the field of information technologies
Course: Computer Systems and Networks
Structural unit: Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems
Title
English in the field of information technologies
Code
ОК 11
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
The student must know the basic vocabulary of the modules (including terminology); grammatical structures, necessary for understanding and creating texts of a certain type, provided by the topics of the modules.
The student must be able to find and process special information when reading authentic texts, as well as when listening to oral reports, messages, presentations related to the topics of the modules and future thesis; find key words and expressions for texts; concisely explain the content of the text, logically structuring ideas; use adequate lexical and grammatical forms; make short reports and messages on the relevant subject; to ask for the purpose of finding and obtaining essential information related to the subject of the modules; to argue their positions and clearly express their own reasoning; make presentations using modern technical means on topics related to the topic of the thesis or other topics in the field of information technologies.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
In order to successfully master the discipline "English in the field of information technology", students must have a level of English not lower than B1-B2. Since this discipline has a communicative orientation, it forms skills that turn the English language into a working tool, which will allow the future specialist to successfully conduct professional activities and constantly acquire new knowledge in accordance with their needs.
Course content
The main task of the course is to introduce the students' assimilation of general scientific and professional vocabulary according to the topics of the modules; grammatical and syntactic structures characteristic of the scientific and professional style of written and oral texts used in academic and professional environment, as well as the practical use of adequate language tools for effective oral and written communication.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Ihor A. Honta. English for Computer Engineering: textbook. – К.: Kyiv Publishing and Polygraphic Centre ‘The University of Kyiv’, 2018. - 287 с.
2. Olha M. Ilchenko. The language of science. Semantics. Pragmatics. Translation Kyiv, 2009.
3. E. Glendinning, J. McEvan. Oxford English for Information Technolnogy. Second Edition. – Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.
4. Yahontova T.V. English Academic Writing for Students and Researches. - Lviv, 2002.
5. Верба Г.А., Верба Л.Г. Довідник з граматики англійської мови. - Київ: “Освіта”, 1994.
6. Karaban V.I., Chernovaty L.M. Practical Grammar of English. Vol. II. - Vinnytsa, 2006.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
The semester consists of two modules. The structure of each module includes two components: classroom work of the student and test. The final grade for each content module is the sum of the average grades for classroom and control work. The resulting sum of points is calculated as a simple accumulation of final points for content modules and credit, which is valued at a maximum of 40 points, and is a maximum of 100 points.
Language of instruction
English
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Olena
Ivanivna
Tytova
The Department of Foreign Languages for Chemistry and Physics Related Faculties
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Iryna
Volodymyrivna
Aleksandruk
The Department of Foreign Languages for Chemistry and Physics Related Faculties
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
The Department of Foreign Languages for Chemistry and Physics Related Faculties
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
The Department of Foreign Languages for Chemistry and Physics Related Faculties
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology