The aim of this course is to equip students with English terminology and expressions used in the fields of computers and information technology, and to enable them to use this language efficiently in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
Basic knowledge of English
Instructor(s)
LecturerPetek Sunay
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
Thursday, 11:00-14:45, Online lessons on CATS
Office Hour(s)
Friday, 15:00-15:45, CATS Chat Room
Teaching Methods and Techniques
The course is planned as Digital Distance Education and will be given in the Fall Semester with 100% Asynchronous and Synchronous enriched digital method and through CATS V3.0 interface.
Principle Sources
Computing – Book 1, Express Publishing,
Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley, Will Kennedy
Other Sources
Essential Grammar in Use Elementary, Raymond Murphy
Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer Azar
Handouts, games, videos
Online sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
2. Week
Unit 1 – Types of Computers
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
3. Week
Unit 2 – Monitors
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
4. Week
Units 3 & 4 – Keyboards & Mice
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
5. Week
Unit 5 – Inside the Computer
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
6. Week
Unit 6 – Memory Storage Devices
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
7. Week
Unit 7 – Printers
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
8. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Written Exam
9. Week
Units 8 & 9 – Scanners & Cameras
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
10. Week
Unit 10 – Smartphones
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
11. Week
Unit 11 – The User Interface
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
12. Week
Unit 12 – E-mail 1
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
13. Week
Units 13 & 14 – E-mail 2 & 3
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
14. Week
Unit 15 – Instant Messaging
Visual and audio presentation, student-centered, eclectic, interactive
15. Week
Final Exam
Written Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Effectively identifying collecting and evaluating the data required for the Computer Programming field and using theoretical knowledge for creating applications.
PO-2
Being equipped with basics of computer science.
PO-3
Possessing the knowledge of all necessary software and equipment in the profession.
PO-4
Emphasizing team work, contributing to the group and operating with team chemistry.
PO-5
Effectively expressing and sharing the completed work with project group and teammates.
PO-6
Objectively evaluating the performance of employees under his/her supervision and providing objective information to the management.
PO-7
Demonstrating problem solving skills and the education he/she obtained at the program.
PO-8
Possessing the computer programming knowledge built on skills, information and competencies provided by secondary education and supperted by higher education course materials, and demonstrating the understanding of concepts in the field of computer programming.
PO-9
Acquiring the analytical thinking skills required in the field of computer programming, and creating and running programs in accordance with this analytical perspective.
PO-10
Complying with ethical values of the field of Computer Programming and carrying social responsibility.
PO-11
Developing sufficent foreign language skills to conduct the work and follow the global developments at the best level.
PO-12
Empasizing communication and using Turkish accurately in this communication.
PO-13
Ensuring the security, environment and health awareness at personal level and among his/her employees.
PO-14
Following technological innovations in software and hardware after graduation and sustaining continuous personal development.
PO-15
Claiming responsibility at his/her workplace, organizing work flow with employees and operating according to high quality work standards.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To equip students with basic knowledge of computer use and information technology terminology.
LO-2
To enable students to learn English terminology of various computer software and hardware.
LO-3
To ensure that students have a level of English knowledge to follow world-class studies in their field.
LO-4
To train individuals who are prone to teamwork.
LO-5
To enable students to use the target language in solving sudden problems.
