UNIVERSITY OF BURGOS

PHILOLOGY

TEACHING GUIDE 2016-2017

ENGLISH APPLIED TO COMPUTING

1. Name of the subject:

ENGLISH APPLIED TO COMPUTING

Title
DEGREE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Code
6349

2. Subject or module to which the subject belongs:

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

3. Department(s) responsible for the subject:

PHILOLOGY

4. a Professor who teaches the lesson (If it is taught by more than one, include all
of them):

ANDRES PALACIOS PABLOS

5. b Subject coordinator
ANDRES PALACIOS PABLOS

6. Course and semester in which the subject is taught:

1ST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

7. Type of subject: (Basic, compulsory or optional)

Mandatory

8. Previous training requirements to take the subject:

Whiteboard and Projectors
Related Web Pages
Bibliography available in the Library
Interactive applications on the UBUvirtual Platform

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Individualized or group tutorials at the request of students

9. Number of ECTS credits for the subject:

6 Credits

9. Competencies that the student must acquire when taking the subject

CT1: Analysis and synthesis capacity

CT2: Organization and planning capacity
CT3: Oral and written communication of the native language
CT4: Knowledge of a foreign language:
- Ability to communicate in written and spoken English about everyday matters
- Ability to understand written and spoken texts on topics of general and personal
interest and on aspects of academic and professional life
- Ability to use the resources available on the Internet autonomously to develop and
improve English speaking skills
CT6: Information management capacity
CT7: Troubleshooting
CT8: Decision making
CT9: Teamwork
- Ability to work in groups in diverse virtual contexts
CT14: Critical reasoning
CT16: Autonomous learning
CT17: Adaptation to new situations
CT18: Creativity
CT22: Motivation for quality
CT26: Develop learning skills to undertake further studies with a high degree of
autonomy
CG5: Ability to conceive, develop and maintain computer systems, services and
applications using software engineering methods as an instrument for quality assurance,
in accordance with the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of this annex.
CG8: Knowledge of basic subjects and technologies, which enable them to learn and
develop new methods and technologies, as well as those that provide them with great
versatility to adapt to new situations.
CG9: Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision making, autonomy and
creativity. Ability to know how to communicate and transmit the knowledge, skills and
abilities of the profession of Technical Computer Engineer.

10. Assignment program

10.1- Teaching objectives
• Consolidation of an upper-intermediate level in the use of the English language:
reading, writing, listening and pronunciation.

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• Introduction to technical-computer English to create in the student a positive attitude

towards reading technical texts.
• Use of reference materials in English: dictionaries, glossaries, thesauri, databases,
etc.
• Master the grammatical contents of technical speech.
• Recognize common abbreviations and acronyms in the field of computing.
• Develop oral fluency and active use of English.
• Apply lexical-grammatical-discursive learning for reverse and direct translation.
• Understand instructions and information in English related to the use of computer
software (processor, word processor, database, spreadsheet, etc.).
• Understand and produce specialized texts from English, and consolidate their
communication skills, both written and oral, in scientific and technical discourses.
• Work in English in a virtual environment
• Be able to learn from one's own experience and that of other members of the virtual
community.
• Comply with acquired commitments
• Have initiatives_______________________________________________________
10.2- Teaching units (content blocks)
UNIT 1: COMPUTERS TODAY
INTRODUCING OURSELVES
- personality adjectives
LIVING IN A DIGITAL AGE
Different uses of computers
The magic of computers
Guessing meaning from context
Making a poster on the different applications of computers in the future
TOO MUCH INFORMATION
- quantifiers
- electronic devices
- writing articles

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS/ INSIDE THE SYSTEM

The elements of a computer system
BUYING A COMPUTER
In a computer shop
Computers for particular work situations
Computer comparisons
GIVING PRESENTATIONS IN ENGLISH
- Making successfull introductions
- Dealing with nervousnes
- body language
- Introducing effective visuals
- Concluding a presentation.

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AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

- describe themselves
- understand the basic characteristics of computers,
- understand the components that make up a computer,
- differentiate between hardware and software,
- know the specific terminology associated with computers,
- make comparisons
- develop reading comprehension strategies,
- develop the skill of writing discussion essays,
- enhance listening comprehension,
- make a poster
- develop their abilities in presenting in English

UNIT 2: INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES

TYPE CLICK AND TALK
Input devices: keyboard, mouse
Describing objects using: relative clauses, for, to...
CAPTURE YOUR FAVORITE IMAGE
Scanners and digital cameras
Use of superlatives
Differences between fact and opinion essay
ERGONOMICS
Health and safety with computers
Creating and following instructions
DEVICES FOR THE DISABLED
Assistive technology for disabled people
Opinion essay.
AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
- To be able to describe input devices
- to identify different keys on a keyboard
- to understand basic mouse actions
- to describe objects using the relative pronouns and TO and For
- to understand spoken and written texts about scanners and digital cameras
- to distinguish between fact and opinions in advertisements
- identify and use superlative adjectives
- to write a list of guides to make a school or the working place more ergonomic
- to understand spoken instructions and advice for the use of computers and monitors
- to understand what sort of input/output devices disabled people can use
- to talk and write about how computers can be adapted to the needs of each user.

UNIT 3: BASIC SOFTWARE

OPERATION SYSTEMS
- function of the operating systems
- features of a GUI
WORD PROCESSING/
- basic features and applications of word processors

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SPREADSHEET AND DATABASES

. features and applications of spreadsheets and databases
AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO
- know about operating systems
- to give and follow instructions
- to solve basic problems relating the computers.

UNIT 4: FACES OF THE INTERNET

THE INTERNET AND EMAIL
Getting online
Online features
E-mail
INTERNET SECURITY
Security and privacy on the internet
Safety online for children
The history of hacking
computer crimes
MODERN MANNERS
New technologies and their influence on modern manners
Nettiquette
Modal verbs
AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
- Understand a movie in English
- Talk and write about a movie
- Understand vocabulary related to the internet and email
- Understand how the internet works
- Write an email giving hints on the history of the internet
- Recognize the basic features of the web
- To use collocations related to the Web and the Internet
- Identify vocabulary related to the Web, ecommerce and online banking
- Make a presentation: ppt, prezi, poster: different uses of the web.
- To understand basic ideas related to security and privacy on the internet
- To write guidelines about a safe use of the internet for parents and children.
- To write about controversial issues related to the internet. opinion essay
- To understand the different rules when using electronic devices such as cell phones or
the internet
- To Use modal verbs of prohibition and advice

UNIT 5: JOBS IN ICT

JUDGING BY APPEARANCES
Body vocabulary
Modals of deduction
WHAT'S THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU
Personality adjectives

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Work adjectives
Gerund and infinitives
Writing a covering email
JOBS IN ICT
Jobs in ICT
Job advertisements
Curriculum vitae
AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO
- Describe people
- Make deductions based on appearances
- Use modal verbs of deductions properly
- Use vocabulary related to work.
- Use gerund and infinitives properly
- Give a presentation about a new product they want to commercialize
- Discuss the personal qualities and professional skills needed for a job in ICT
- To understand job advertisements
- To write a CV in English and a covering email for a job application.
TOMORROW COMPUTERS
VIDEO GAMES
Computer and video games
Gaming platforms and genres
Adverbs
Discussion essays
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Future trends
Nanotechnology, artificial intelligence
Future tensions
AFTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO
FTER STUDYING THIS UNIT STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Describes different game platforms and genres
- Give opinions about video games
- Use adverbs correctly
- Write a For and Against essay
- Talk and write about future trends in computing
- Make predictions about future trends
- Use future froms correctly
10.3- Bibliography
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bombardó, C., Aguilar, M. & Barahona C, (2008) Technical writing A guide for
effective communication, First edition, Editions UPC, Barcelona,,
Glendinning, E. and McEwan, J., (2006) Oxford English for Information Technology,
Second edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 0 19 457375 3, www.oup.com/elt .

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Grussendorf, Marion, English for presentations, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 978-
0-19-457936-0,
Oxenden Clare &Latham-Koenig Christina Pack, (2013) English File
Intermediate,Student's Book + Workbook Without Key Pack, Third Edition,, OUP,
9780194519908, oup.es,.
Powell, M. , (2011) Presenting in English. How to give successful presentations,
Heinle, ISBN-13: 978-1111832278,
Remacha Esteras, Santiago, (2008) Infotech: English for computer users., Fourth
edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 978-0-521-702997,
www.cambridge.org .
Remacha Esteras, Santiago and Marco Fabré, Elena, (2007) Professional English in Use.
ICT., First edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 978-0-521-68543-6,
www.cambridge.org .
FURTHER READING
Collin, SMH, (2004) English-Spanish Bilingual Computer Dictionary, PCP,
Freedman, Alan, (1996) Bilingual Computing Dictionary, Seventh edition,
McGraw-Hill, Colombia, 958-600-521-6,
Greasby, Liz and Riley, David, (1999) Check your Vocabulary for Computing, Second
edition, PCP,
Hewings, Martin, (1993) Pronunciation Tasks, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
9780521386111,
Marks, Jon, (2007) Check your English Vocabulary for Computing, Third edition,
A&C BLACK, 9780713679175,
VINCE, Michael, (2009) First Certificate Language Practice, fourth edition,
MACMILLAN HEINEMANN, 9780230727113,

11. Teaching and learning methodology and its relationship with the skills that
the student must acquire:
- Presentation in the classroom of writing techniques, vocabulary and specific
expressions of different topics related to computing.
- Listening comprehension activities: presentations in English of material related to
computing.
- Carrying out reading, comprehension and writing exercises
- Carrying out tests using ICTs, to promote self-learning and self-assessment.
- Carrying out team work and presenting it in the classroom.
- Carrying out individual work.
- Informative summaries of technical texts from specialized magazines, computer
manuals, and specialized web pages.

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Methodology Contact
Related competence hours Work hours Total hours
Theoretical classes CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, 17 25 42
CT6, CG5, CG8, CG9
Practical classes CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, 17 46 63
CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9,
CT16, CT17, CT26,
CG5, CG8
CT14, CT16, CT26 5 0 5
Readings and reviews
Public exhibitions CT1,CT2,CT3,CT4,C 3 0 3

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T18,CT22,CG9
Tutoring 4 2 6
All skills
Carrying out CT1,CT2,CT3, CT4, 8 23 31
assignments, reports, CT8, CT9, CT14,
reports and evaluationCT16, CT17, CT18,
tests CT22, CT26, CG5,
CG8, CG9
Total 54 96 150

12. Evaluation systems:

Continuous assessment:
- Attendance at theoretical and practical classes
- Carrying out individual and group work
- Attendance at tutorials
- Carrying out oral and written theoretical-practical tests
- To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% of the maximum grade in each
of these sections.
- Students approved by continuous evaluation do not have to take the final exam. These
students will be able to take the final exam if they want to improve their grade.
- The grade obtained in the writing and presentation of group work in the first call will
maintain the same grade for the second call. As it is a group work, this test is not
recoverable.
- In the first call, the student who has not passed through continuous evaluation will
have to take the written and oral tests according to the approved academic calendar.
- For the second call, all the tests from the first call will be evaluated except for the
oral presentation of the group work, the grade of which will be the same as that obtained
in the first call.

Procedure
First call Second call
weight weight
Writing and oral presentation of group work. 15 % 15 %
First written test that includes lexical, grammatical, 25 % 25 %
comprehension (oral and written) and written expression
aspects.
Second written test that includes lexical, grammatical, 25 % 25 %
comprehension (oral and written) and written expression
aspects.

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Third written test that includes lexical, grammatical, 25 % 25 %

comprehension (oral and written) and written expression
aspects.
Computer vocabulary tests 10 % 10 %
Total 100 % 100 %

Exceptional evaluation:
Students who undergo this type of evaluation must take the final evaluation tests that
will take place at the end of the teaching period of the second semester (published exam
schedule) and an oral exam whose date will be agreed in advance with the teacher. This
test replaces the writing and oral presentation of group work.
In the case of students who participate in the Cantera University program, the grade will
be determined based on the performance of the tasks assigned to them within the
framework of the program.

13. Learning resources and tutorial support:

Related Web Pages
Bibliography available in the Library
Interactive applications on the UBUvirtual Platform
Individual or group tutorials

14. Calendars and schedules:

According to the official calendar set by the EPS

15. Language in which it is taught:

ENGLISH

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