1. Computer Literacy, Computer Competency (10/ 05 hrs)
- Computer Literacy: general knowledge of what computers are used for and some general experience in using them.
- List the purposes in using computers
- Computer Competency: ability to use the computer as a tool for particular purposes A general introduction-email, conferencing programs (written and spoken), word processing programs, language archives (written and spoken)
2. Reinforcement of classroom material (10/05 hrs)
Using text books accompanied by CD-ROM disc, which has practice exercises, self-check tests,
extra reading material.3. Speech processing (10/05hrs)
Access to Speech Recognition Programs, simple exercises in pronunciation, feedback graphs
showing accuracy of learner’s control of phonemic and prosodic elements.4. Effective use of email (10/05hrs)
- Choose the appropriate software and learn how to use the email system confidently.
- Communicate with the teacher and others to carry out task-based learning projects.
5. Library skills (10/05 hrs)
- Understanding classification system
- Using a library catalogue
- Using the content/index pages of a book to find reference
- Finding information quickly from bibliography
- Activities:
-Library skills questionnaire, e.g. Write down the classification numbers of the
following books and find them on the shelves.
- Give the names and numbers of the books that give information about the following
topics
6. Dictionary studies (10/05hrs)
- Getting familiar with the format of good monolingual dictionary entries
- Finding their way around the information a dictionary offers
- Discuss the role of a dictionary
- Assign activities which show the kinds of meanings that are presented and how they are presented.
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