English for Specific Purposes II

Description

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

Program

Information Systems Program

Objectives

• 1. Increase their stock of essential computing and IT vocabulary.
  2. Read authentic technical texts effectively and apply essential reading skills.
  3. Employ different Language functions and grammatical structures.
  4. Use technical terms to produce varied tasks.
  5. Listen to interviews, discussion and lectures on computing and IT topics for gist and specific information and also take down notes.
  6. Write coherent and well-developed essays.
  7. Engage in discussions and different speaking activities.