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Sharin Jacob – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Computer science (CS) knowledge is becoming ever more central to successful participation in today's society. Not only is fundamental computational literacy necessary to take advantage of growing employment opportunities demanded by the information economy, but computer literacy is becoming increasingly integrated into most professional roles. All…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Multilingualism, English (Second Language), Curriculum Development
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Marco Zappatore – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2024
This research aims to address the current gaps in computer-assisted translation (CAT) courses offered in bachelor's and master's programmes in scientific and technical translation (STT). A multi-framework course design methodology is proposed to support CAT teachers from the computer engineering field, improve student engagement, and promote…
Descriptors: Translation, Computational Linguistics, Computer Software, Language Skills
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Ouaja, Mariem; Widiati, Utami; Basthomi, Yazid; Jahbel, Khalil – TEFLIN Journal: A publication on the teaching and learning of English, 2020
This study aims at discovering the emotional intelligence and receptive English skills of Tunisian IT students, studying the relationship between the two variables, and determining the best predictors of receptive English skills among the emotional intelligence categories. It involved 31 students of the Higher Institute of Technology and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
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Irshad, Isra; Anwar, Behzad – Journal of Education and Educational Development, 2018
The aim of this study was to design English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course for University students enrolled in the Computer Science Department. For this purpose, academic English language needs of the students were analyzed by using a 5 point Likert scale questionnaire. Additionally, interviews were also conducted with four faculty members of…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, English for Special Purposes, Computer Science Education, Questionnaires
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Hartshorn, K. James; Evans, Norman W.; Egbert, Jesse; Johnson, Amy – Reading in a Foreign Language, 2017
English-medium institutions of higher education host increasing numbers of English-as-a second-language (ESL) learners in the US. English language skill is vital to their progress. Previous research examined reading challenges and expectations faculty have for their first-year students within five popular majors for international students…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Foreign Students, College Faculty
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Alsamani, Abdul-Aziz Saleh; Daif-Allah, Ayman Sabry – English Language Teaching, 2016
The aim of this paper is to study the impact of introducing an integrative pedagogical approach in the ESP classes on developing the English language vocabulary of Computer Science and Information Technology students in the College of Science, Qassim University. The study suggests a framework for an ESP course-design employing students' project…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Teaching Methods, English for Special Purposes, Control Groups
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Ashavskaya, Ekaterina – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2015
Recently, a number of studies have examined the lived experiences of the international teaching assistants (ITAs) in the U.S. classrooms. The findings show that the ITAs face many challenges such as classroom management, instructional, linguistic, cultural and social challenges. Following this line of research, this interview-based study examined…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Foreign Students, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences
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Brine, John; Kaneko, Emiko; Heo, Younghyon; Vazhenin, Alexander; Bateson, Gordon – Research-publishing.net, 2015
In 2014, the University of Aizu was accepted for participation in Japan's national TOP Global University (TGU) initiative. In this paper, we describe our use of video interviewing to prepare Japanese students for our Global Experience Gateway study abroad TGU project. Our university specializes in computer science education at undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Interviews, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Tahmasebi, Soheila; Rahimi, Ali – Teaching English with Technology, 2013
Due to the unquestionable roles of technology in language classes, it might be necessary to use computers in assessing language knowledge. This study aimed to examine how computers may be used to assess language ability of [English for Specific Purposes] ESP students. Sixty computer-major university students at Abadan University are the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Language Tests, Language Skills, Second Language Instruction
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Sampson, Demetrios G., Ed.; Ifenthaler, Dirk, Ed.; Isaías, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2018
The aim of the 2018 International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA) conference was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There have been advances in both cognitive…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Nevada Joint Council on College Preparation. – 1984
Skills and competencies needed for success in a four-year college program are discussed, based on an assessment of the Nevada Joint Council on College Preparation. The Council advocates that high school students take a sound course of basic academic subjects to prepare for college. The minimum courses that are recommended are as follows: 4 years…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Bound Students, College Preparation, Computer Science Education
Berney, Tomi D.; Keyes, Jose L. – 1990
The Computer Writing Skills for Limited English Proficient Students (Project COMPUGRAFIA.LEP), bilingual special education classes totalling 375 Spanish-speaking students at 10 elementary schools in the Bronx, is evaluated. The project proposed to assist site teachers in developing appropriate lesson plans and effective teaching techniques and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Career Education, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education