English for Specific Purposes I (ESP I)

Description

This course aims at developing the four major language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing through exposure to computing & IT discourse. Thus, students should be able to read, listen to and comprehend technical English. They should also be able to use technical discourse effectively to communicate orally and produce academic paragraphs. The course also aims at enabling students to master and apply different languages.

Program

Multimedia and Computer Graphics - 144 ِCRs

Objectives

• 1. Gain a sufficient stock of computing and IT vocabulary.
  2. Read technical texts effectively and apply essential reading skills.
  3. Employ different language s and grammatical structures.
  4. Use technical terms in producing varied writing tasks.
  5. Listen to interviews, discussions and lectures on computing and IT topics for gist and specific information and also take down notes.
  6. Write coherent and well-developed paragraphs.
  7. Engage in discussions and different speaking activities.