UIMOIBP054 English for IT 1

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jakub Hájek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jakub Hájek
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIMOIBP054/A: Thu 9:45–11:20 H8, J. Hájek
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 to understand specific professional information in spoken and written form. Students will learn the language specifics and resources used in English focused on information technology. The main focus will be on the terminology of the industry. At the end of the course, students should be able to describe processes, technical equipment and solve professional issues within the working process.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- understand specific technical information in both spoken and written form; - describe processes, technical equipment;
- solve professional issues in the working process.
Syllabus
  • 0. How to Make a Good Presentation Topics for Presentations: 1. English for IT and AI Communication 2. Jobs in IT and AI – English in the Workplace 3. AI and Everyday Life – Understanding AI-Related Vocabulary 4. The Evolution of AI and ChatGPT – Key Terms and Concepts 5. AI in Hardware and Software – Technical English in IT 6. AI and Automation – Writing and Understanding AI Prompts 7. The Benefits of AI – How AI Helps with Language Learning 8. The Risks and Dangers of AI – Ethical Issues in IT English 9. AI in Business and Marketing – The Role of English in AI-Powered Communication 10. Trends in AI Development – Emerging IT and AI Terminology 11. AI and Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Terminology in IT English 12. AI and the Future of the Internet – English for AI-Driven Web Development
Literature
    required literature
  • OLEJNICZAK, Maja. English for information technology. Essex: Pearson Education, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4082-6996-1. info
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H and John MCEWAN. Oxford English for information technology. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0-19-457492-1. info
  • MARKS, Jon. Check your English vocabulary for computers and information technology: all you need to improve your vocabulary. 3rd ed. London: A. & C. Black, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7136-7917-5. info
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures
Assessment methods
Max. 2 absences, presentation, test, active participation.
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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