Semester: 1
ECTS: 4
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 75
Module Code: 24-06-500
Semester: 1
ECTS: 4
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 75
Module Code: 24-06-500

Module title:


English for IT

Lecturers and associates:


Ana Gudelj
Tihana Banko, Lecturer

Module overview:


The objective of this module is to enable students to learn the:
• use of correct professional terminology in business conversations
• use of correct grammar in business conversations

English is the only foreign language that students learn at Algebra University College. This module teaches students the correct English terminology and grammar used in different business situations with an emphasis on the IT industry. This modules prepares students for all other modules of this study programme that use English terminology and language skills.

It is important for students to take this module to develop their English language skills, which are necessary in the IT industry. English is the main language of computer science and the knowledge students acquire in this module will contribute to the overall skillset for their future employment. This module will expose students to a particular experience when dealing with business situations in the IT industry, both in written and oral form.


Literature:


Essential reading:
1. Remacha Esteras, S. (2008) Infotech – English for computer users, CUP Cambridge
2. Algebra Student’s Grammar Handbook (available on IE)

Recommended reading:
1. Hill, D. (2012) English for Information Technology 2. [s.l.] Pearson Education ELS.
2. Gourlay L, Hullock P (2006) English for IT and the Internet, Thomson (Language Teaching Publication Series)
3. Marks, J (2007) Check your English vocabulary for computers and information technology, AandC Black Publishers Ltd, London
4. Olejniczak, M. (2011) English for Information Technology 1. [s.l.] Pearson Education ELS.
5. Butterfiled, A. (eds.), Ngondi, G.E. (eds.) and Kerr, A. (eds.) (2016) A Dictionary of Computer Science. 7th edn. [s.l.] OUP Oxford.

Further reading:
1. Bernstein, J. (2018) Computers Made Easy: From Dummy to Geek. [s.l.] Independently published.
2. Frick, E. (2019) Information technology Essentials: An Introduction to Information Technology. [s.l.] Frick Industries LLC.