UCJAOPBP36 English for IT 2

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Veronika Woznicová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Entlová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UCJAOPBP36/A: Wed 9:45–11:20 M13, V. Woznicová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is a deeper understanding of specific IT knowledge in spoken and written form. The student will broaden the language specifics and tools used in English focused on information technology. The main methods of corporate communication will also be included.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to solve professional issues within the working process and corporate communications.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course 2. Database basics 3. Data processing 4. Data storage and back-up 5. Database systems benefit 6. Types of network 7. Networking hardware 8. Fault diagnosis 9. Software and hardware repair 10. Customer service 11. Security solutions 12. Security procedures 13. Reporting incidents
Literature
    required literature
  • Olejniczak, M. (2011). English for information technology. Essex: Pearson Education, 2011.
  • Glendinning, E. H. aj. McEwan. (2006). Oxford English for information technology. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.
    recommended literature
  • Marks, J. (2007). Check your English vocabulary for computers and information technology: all you need to improve your vocabulary. 3rd ed. London: A. & C. Black.
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, projects and presentation, homework, reading
Assessment methods
written lexical test, oral presentation on selected IT topic, 75% attendance
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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