Computer Science

General goals: The student will be able to understand the main cores of texts on technical topics, both theoretical and concrete, such as the study of computer parts and their use. In particular, the student will develop the skill of specialized translation of a technical text from English into Italian and/or vice-versa through the knowledge of the scientific lexicon and the practice of linguistic functions semantically consistent with the field of computer science. The lessons will also develop through dialogic practice and peer comparison in the form of work groups and discussions in order to allow the student to develop a personal linguistic fluency. Specific goals: Grammar focus developped through the practical use and relative understanding of specialized texts relating to the following topics: A concise history of computer; Computer components: hardware and software; An introduction to operating Systems and computer programming language; Where and how are computers used; Computer networks and the internet. Knowledge and understanding The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the English language equal to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. To this aim, he/she will be exposed to passages in authentic language, both written and oral through audio aids, to the practice of reading and translating. Applying knowledge and understanding The student will be able to understand the main cores of texts on technical topics relating to information technology and the world of computers. In particular, he/she will develop a double reading ability, in relation to the type of text, and the information requested: skimming, rapid scrolling for a global understanding; scanning, for the identification of specific information in the text. He/she will also develop the specific translation skills of a technical text, from English into Italian. The student will develop this ability through the knowledge of the scientific lexicon and the practice of linguistic functions that are semantically consistent with the field of computer science. Critical and judgmental skills: The student will have to demonstrate that he has acquired autonomy in sectorial critical judgment, the ability to express opinions and to motivate choices. This ability will be acquired through dialogic practice and peer comparison in the form of work groups and discussions. Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate in a fluid way in English and to produce clear and correct texts, using a vocabulary appropriate to the IT sector. He/she will also demonstrate to have acquired a correct pronunciation. To this aim, specialized texts will be read in the classroom by the teacher and/or there will be listening via audio support. Learning ability: The students will have to show that they have developped oral and written learning skills in a constantly evolving sector, and therefore to update their skills also in reference to new application scenarios.