BBI 3423 LANGUAGE AND ICT Assoc Prof Dr Tan Bee Hoon Tel: 8946 8911 E-mail: tanbh@fbmk.upm.edu.my (First face-to-face meeting, 11 February 2012) BBI 3423

Course objectives explain the relationship between language and ICT Students will be able to: explain the relationship between language and ICT outline in brief the developments in ICT and computer technology, and use the computer as an aid in language development. BBI 3423

Overview of the course (1) This course on Language and ICT looks at the relationship between developments in ICT and developments in language. The course will consider computer-mediated communication and the role of the computer in supporting language development. BBI 3423

Overview of the course (2) The course covers the basic principles of designing computer-based slide shows, including the appropriate use of language. In addition, since this is the only course that relates to computers in the BA (English Language) programme, students will first be introduced briefly to the history of computer development, parts of the computer and basic computer operations. BBI 3423

Overview of the course (3) This course helps students gain awareness of the ways in which computers impact and assist language development. BBI 3423

Course Texts Handouts: Make sure you have a copy Book: The Language of ICT (Tim Shortis, 2001), Routledge BBI 3423

Role of the Computer in ICT Computers are needed to: integrate the use of ICT texts, especially multimedia texts store and distribute software / programmes: CDs disseminate information globally: Internet BBI 3423

Role of Language in ICT & Multimedia Language plays a central role in constructing ICT texts writing computer programmes BBI 3423

ASSIGNMENT 1 Identify twenty terms (words or phrases) that have taken on a new or additional meaning as a result of the development of the computer. Present a list of these terms, with BOTH their original and new /additional meanings in the context of ICT. BBI 3423

ASSIGNMENT 1(b) Examples: Mouse Virus A furry rodent (ICT term) – a point-and click device Virus A harmful organism capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, that cause various diseases (ICT term) – a computer program usually hidden within another program that usually performs a malicious action such as destroying data BBI 3423

ASSIGNMENT 2 Computers are being increasingly used in language learning and education. The Internet offers a variety of sites that can be utilised in creative ways by language teachers. Language learners can also find useful information on the Web to help them in their language development. BBI 3423

ASSIGNMENT 2(b) Using a Search engine* and appropriate key terms, identify ten Web sites that you find useful for language development or Language learning. *Examples of search engines you can use are: Google.com at http://www.google.com Alta vista at http://www.altavista.com BBI 3423

ASSIGNMENT 2(c) For EACH website you identify: Provide the NAME of the site and the Web address or url. (Example: Guide to Grammar and Writing http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/ Specify the target audience (e.g. language learners, language teachers) you are selecting the sites for. For each site you choose, provide a one-paragraph description of the site and what it offers the target audience. (In other words, say why you think this site would be useful.) BBI 3423

Pusat Pendidikan Luar (PPL) Send assignments to: Pusat Pendidikan Luar (PPL) (necessary for their records) Assignment 1 must reach PPL 1 week before the mid-semester exam. Assignment 2 must reach PPL 2 weeks before the final exam. BBI 3423

Topics for Mid Term Exam History of computer History of the Internet Computer hardware and software Digital technology Format of test: Multiple-Choice and short answers The rest of the topics will be covered by the Final Exam. Details will be given in the second face-to- face session. BBI 3423