Technical English Syllabus IDI0130 | Raisa Díaz, M. A.

Dear participants Welcome to your Technical English IDI0130,

Course Description

This course is designed to enhance the technical English language skills of students in the field
of computer science. The syllabus focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking, and
listening abilities in a technical context. Students will engage with specialized vocabulary,
technical documentation, and industry-specific communication practices. The course will also
cover the comprehension and production of technical documents, including user manuals,
reports, and research papers.

Competences

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

● Comprehend and utilize technical terminology related to computer science.

● Analyze and interpret technical documents such as manuals, research papers, and
technical reports.
● Communicate effectively in English within a technical context, both in writing and orally.
● Develop and deliver presentations on computer science topics using appropriate
technical vocabulary.
● Write clear and concise technical documentation, including user manuals, project
reports, and troubleshooting guides.

Learning Path

Week Date Content Assignment and Grades

1 I. Hardware / Software is a program that can be embedded

Aug 19, 2024
Aug 23, 2024
● What is a Computer? into a web page. It runs inside the
● Part of a computer web browser and works at client
● What is a Computer side.
Program?
● How to Install a
Computer
● What Will You Use
Your PC For?
 ● Tips for Laptop
Shopping
● What are Scanners?
● Printers
● Types of Software
Packages

2 I. Hardware / Software UASD Virtual

Aug 26, 2024
Aug 30, 2024
● What is a Computer? 5 points
● Part of a computer
1. Create an infographic
● What is a Computer
2. Practice the pronunciation of
Program? the terms: make a video
● How to Install a pronouncing them, upload your
Computer video to your YouTube
● What Will You Use channel, and just share the link
Your PC For? in the infographic.
● Tips for Laptop 3. Submit all exercises done:
upload a PDF document with
Shopping
pictures of the exercises
● What are Scanners? completed (ensure they are
● Printers 100% correct).
● Types of Software
Packages

3 UASD Virtual
Sep 2, 2024
II. Internet | The Web | 5 points
Sep 6, 2024
Multimedia and
Creative Media Create a Mental Map
● What is the Internet?
● Applying for Jobs
Online
● What is Multimedia?
● What is HTML?
● Web Browsers
● Website Production
4 UASD Virtual
Sep 9, 2024
III. Computer History 5 points
Sep 13, 2024
Read through the landmarks in
computer history and choose one
important fact corresponding to each
of the dates

5 UASD Virtual
Sep 16, 2024
IV. Acronyms and 5 points
Sep 20, 2024
Abbreviations
Go to the Acronym Finder website at
www.acronymfinder.com

6 First Partial Exam First Partial Exam

Sep 23, 2024
UASD Virtual
Sep 27, 2024
See unit one to take the first partial
10 points
Tuesday,
September 24th
Holiday Nuestra
Señora De La
Altagracias

7 UASD Virtual
Sep 30, 2024
V. Word processor 5 points
Oct 4, 2024
Copy this letter to your word
processor. Then edit it by making the
changes listed on page 35 of the book.

8 UASD Virtual
Oct 7, 2024
VI. Sound and Music 5 points
Oct 11, 2024
Create your own Podcast Go to the
CNET website. Use the navigation bar
on the left of the web page to access
information and videos. Read the texts
watch the videos and complete the
following table.

9 UASD Virtual
Oct 14, 2024
VII. Computer Language 5 points
Oct 18, 2024
 Go to the Webopedia website at
www.webopedia.com. Webopedia is
an online dictionary and search engine
for computer and Internet technology.

10 UASD Virtual
Oct 21, 2024
VIII. How to choose the 5 points
Oct 25, 2024
perfect domain name
How to choose the perfect domain
name Go to
www.yourdomainhost.com/techtips/per
fectdomainname.shtml, read the
information and then do these tasks.

11 Second Partial Exam Second Partial Exam

Oct 28, 2024
UASD Virtual
Nov 1, 2024

12 UASD Virtual
Nov 4, 2024
IX. Intelligent Homes 5 points
Nov 8, 2024
Your dream home Have you ever
Wednesday, wanted to have your dream home? Go
November 06th to the CNET website. Use the
Changed to
navigation bar on the left of the web
Monday, November
04th page to access the information and
then do these tasks.

13 UASD Virtual
Nov 11, 2024
X. Emerging 5 points
Nov 15, 2024
technologies
Go to the MIT website. The following
More 'wares' terms refer to three of the ten
emerging technologies identified by
Combinations with MIT Technology Review. Use the
search facility to find the information.
'card' and 'web'
More 'wares' Go to the TechDictionary
website at www.techdictionary.com.
Use the search facility to find the
information and find the meaning of
these -wares:

Combinations with 'card' and 'web' The

 words 'card' and 'web' often form the
basis of new ICT terms and
compounds. Go to the High-Tech
Dictionary of ComputerUser.com at
www.computeruser.com/resources/dict
ionary. Use the search facility to find
the information and look up the two
words. The results appear in the left
panel. Choose seven ICT expressions
for each word.

14 UASD Virtual
Nov 18, 2024
XI. Word combinations 5 points
Nov 22, 2024
relating to mobile
phones Word combinations relating to mobile
phones Go to the CNET website and
read through the section called
Features to consider. Then complete
these sentences.

15 UASD Virtual
Nov 25, 2024
XII. PDA or a laptop? 5 points
Nov 29, 2024
Compare before you buy What to buy:
a PDA or a laptop? Both devices have
advantages and disadvantages.

16 Final Exam Final Exam

Dec 2, 2024
UASD Virtual
Dec 6, 2024

17 Final Exam Final Exam

Dec 9, 2024
UASD Virtual
Dec 13, 2024

18 Final Exam Final Exam

Dec 16, 2024
UASD Virtual
Dec 20, 2024

Textbooks:
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Professional English in Use ICT ‘You and Computers’ exercises

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Professional English in Use ICT ‘You and Computers’ exercises (Answers)

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Evaluation System:

I would like to provide you with a detailed explanation of the evaluation system that has been
established for this course. The system is based on a total of 100 points, and you must
understand how these points will be allocated throughout the course.

In this course, your overall grade will be calculated based on several factors.

● Attendance and active participation will be worth 10 points, which means that it is
important for you to attend all classes and actively participate in discussions and
activities.

● Classwork will be worth 60 points, and this includes assignments, quizzes, and any
other work that you do during class.

● Evaluations, which consist of the first partial, second partial, and final evaluation,
will be worth 30 points. These evaluations will assess your understanding and
application of the course material.

As your facilitator, it is my honor to accompany you throughout this course.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I wish you
great success in this course.

Raisa Díaz, M.A.

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