ENGLISH I

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

MGTR. DORA J. TUÑÒN V.

FIRST SEMESTER, 2023

Content

Contenido
Introduction to the course .................................................................................................................................... 2
Skills Profile ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Virtual subject profile............................................................................................................................................ 4
Teaching Methodologies....................................................................................................................................... 5
Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Chronogram .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Final Project .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
References ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Teacher’s Profile .............................................................................................................................. 10
 English I - English for Software Development Students
Mgtr. Dora J. Tuñòn V.

Introduction to the course

A very warm welcome to our English class and my best wishes for you in the first semester
2023.
I have developed this module with you in mind to guide you to our English class. I am very happy to
have you in my class and I hope you have a very enjoyable and successful semester.

Our aim is to ensure your academic success and that start with your clear understanding of what is
expected of you in the virtual learning environment and how you can be comfortable with it.
Our classes will focus on improving your proficiency in the English language. Learning by doing, or by
practicing together is the real aim of our course. This means that you will be involved in using the
language in context rather than in isolation. You will regularly receive readings, video, and other kind
of material related to your career, so you will have a clear understanding and put in practice your
knowledge in the real life. A communicative pedagogical approach will be used. In this course you will
have the opportunity to focus on improving your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
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Skills Profile

Basic Competences

Ability to understand and use language appropriately to communicate orally and in

writing.
Sense of Initiative and entrepreneurship.
Ability to work in Team.

General Competences

Be able to effectively communicate in English ideas and arguments both in written and oral forms.
Proactive attitude towards learning, self-discipline and rigorous work
Be creative, flexible, and collaborative as member of a Team.
Ability to act responsibly when using technology to develop activities using digital resources
considering factors such as ethic and safety.

Specific Competences

Capacity to write and read basic business reports, letters, or articles.

Capacity to assess your own ability in listening and speaking.
Capacity to expand your vocabulary associated with fundamental computer
concepts and activities.
Ability to analyze and summarize information from several sources.
Capacity to put in practice the knowledge acquired during the course.
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Subject profile

Unit 1- Introduction to Objective:

the course
▪ To present the syllabus
English 1- English for about the English
course.
Development of Software ▪ To create a video with
and Management’ personal information to
Students know about you.

Objective:
Unit 2 - Introduction to ▪ To understand the
General Objective: Software Development importance of Software
Development as a career
Appreciate the
by watching a video.
importance of the English ▪ Increase the
Language as an vocabulary related to
international language, software Development
increasing their
knowledge of key
Computer concepts Objective:
through interactive ▪ To learn about
activities developed in Unit 3 – Programming programming
class, improving their Languages languages by
presenting a short
English skills through
speech about them.
practice so they can
develop confidence to
read simple text and deal
with people in the
Objective:
Computer software and ▪ To improve the
Management field. Unit 4 - History of reading skills by
computers understanding a
selection about the
history of computers.
▪ Create a glossary in
UTP virtual platform.
 English I - Software Development and Management
Mgtr. Dora J. Tuñòn V.

Teaching Methodologies

The methodology for this semester English course will be highly interactive. Everyone will be
expected to play an enthusiastic and positive role in contributing to class discussions.
We will be mainly developing our lessons face to face and by using UTP virtual platform where
you will receive and send your assignments. UTP virtual platform will also help you to keep track of
your grades.
The strategies to be used will include interactive discussions, small team activity, lectures,
and multimedia presentation, role plays, conversation café, case studies, and others. The
virtual classrooms experiences will help you to build, develop and improve your listening,
reading, speaking and writing skills.

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Evaluation

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Your grade will be given according to the following criteria:

EVALUATION

Test N° 1 10 %
Partial Tests Test N °2 10 %
Test N° 3 (Oral) 10 %
Total 30 %

Tasks 10 %
/Dialogues/ Roleplays/ forums
Individual Research & Oral presentations 15 %
and Group Glossary Collaboration/games 10 %
Assignments
Attendance & Class 5%
Participation
Total 40 %

Final Project Oral 15 %

Written 15 %
Total 30 %
100 %

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Chronogram

Teaching
Con Date Activities
strategies
1.1 Introduction to the English
Class Students’ guide/ 03/29/2023 to
▪ Face to face
Writing 04/ 3/2023
1.2 Meeting Each other
▪ Practice speaking
(biography) workshop
and writing for
evaluation
2.1 Introduction to Video /worksheet ▪ Use of brainstorming
with questions 04- 5- 2023 to to come with the ideas
Software Development
about the video 04 - 10 -2023 of the Definition of
2.1.1 Definition of
Development. Software Development
2.1.2 What are Software ▪ Group work, video
Developers Concerned with? questions ‘discussion.
2.1.3 Work of Software
Developers ▪ Quiz 1
2.1.4 Types of Software
Developers

3.1 Programming Languages Video, infographic 04- 17 - 2023 to ▪ Use of expository

04- 19- 2023
3.1.1 Python templates, Group language to talk
3.1.2 Php Presentations about the Programming
3.1.3 Kotlin Languages
3.1.4 R programming ▪ Create an infographic
Language design about one of the
3.1.5 Java programming languages.
3.1.6 Swift
3.1.7 JavaScript
3.1.8 C++
3.1.9 Go
3.10 C# (C sharp)

04-24-2023 to ▪ Reading
4.1 History of Computers Reading Selection 04- 26-2023 comprehension
about History of
Computers ▪ Practice speaking using
4.1.1 First Generation long turns and response
4.1.2 Second Generation Reading /Glossary to open end questions
4.1.3 Third Generation Questionnaire about the reading.
.
▪ Create a glossary in
UTP virtual platform
(collaborative work)
▪ Test Nº 1(Topic 2 & 3)
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Final Project

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Investigate about different topics related to your career. Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize ideas from
what you have read. Organize a written work to increase your knowledge about the specific topics. Integrate
material from different sources logically and gracefully into an oral presentation.

Instructions:
Select your teamwork (two students in each group).
Choose a topic or suggest a topic that you would like to develop for your final presentation.
Do research about the topic.
Plan your work
Develop an objective
Organize your ideas
Write an outline. (It will help you to organize your work).
Identify the most relevant points.
Prepare a Power Point presentation
Make a summary and be prepared to present orally your work.

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References

Reference List:
Software Engineering for Students. A programming Approach By Douglas Bell
Computer Engineering,CareerPath…EvanVirginia,JennyDooly&Vishal Nawathe,
Express Publishing, United States, 2015 (Textbook)
Dictionary for Engineers (Spanish and English Dictionary) by Louis A. Roob
Fundamentalsof English Grammar byBettySchrampfer Azar… New York 1985.
English Discoveries Online/ Lab Work (We have to wait for the approval of UTP
authorities)

Support Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pquPUX1EihM (What is software
Development?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b093aqAZiPU (Python For Beginners)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHxO13i7Umc (Computer Symbols)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJSz_0rkiA (History Of computers)
https://www.nea.org/assets/docs/ESP_Computer_Glossary_Final.pdf
https://www.softschools.com/language_arts/reading_comprehension/social_
studies/238/history_of_computers/

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 English I - Software Development and Management
Mgtr. Dora J. Tuñòn V.

Teacher’s Profile

Welcome to 2023 academic year!

My name is Dora J. Tuñòn V. I consider myself a very organized person, compassionate,

hardworking, a learner, teacher and leader. I have a working experience in Higher Education of
27 years. I am a full-time professor at the Technological University of Panama, Regional Center
of Cocle. I worked as coordinator of the English Language Center at UTP for 10 years. During my
life I have acquired relevant professional education and training that have helped me improve as
a professional.
After finishing my secondary studies, I obtained a scholarship to study at The State University of
New York in Stony Brook. There, I obtained my Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in Linguistic, at
the same time I completed my studies in the TESOL program with 6 months internship experience
in the field of teaching English as Second Language at the State University of New York in Stony
Brook. After that wonderful experience, I returned to Panama and I felt very motivated to continue
my studies, so I got a bachelor’s degree in English from Panama University as well as a degree
as High School Teacher.
I developed a passion for learning, so I continue my studies in Higher Education. I got a Master
degree in English from Columbus University and a Master degree in Higher Education from
Cartago University.
I love teaching but I also love business, so I decided to enter to ISAE University to obtain a master’s
degree in business administration with emphasis in Human Resources. I also got a postgraduate
degree in English Methodologies from The Latin-American and Caribbean Pedagogic Institute from
Cuba, where I had the opportunity to travel to Cuba, learned about the culture and enjoyed the
wonderful touristic attractions.
. I also had the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate degree in High Management from ISAE
University and a Post grade in Higher Education from Latina University.
When teaching I really love to create strong collaborative relationship with my students and
maintain a safe, friendly environment, conducting to my students to the academic success.

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