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Product Description This is an easy-to-use course for students specializing in computing and information technology. All four language skills are consolidated and developed through a variety of authentic, and visual materials related to the topic. About the Author Eric H. Glendinning is Director of the Institute for Applied Languages at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. He has worked in English Language Teaching in Tanzania, Norway, Nepal, and the UK and was formerly the Director of Studies of the Edinburgh Language Foundation. John McEwan is the Computing Officer at the Institute for Applied Language Studies, University of Edinburgh. He is an experienced mathematics and physics teacher and has taught study skills, computing, and computer assisted language learning in EFL Language Schools.
How can students specializing in computing and information technology effectively master the English language skills required for their professional field? Eric H. Glendinning and John McEwan, both experts in applied languages and technical education from the University of Edinburgh, present a structured pedagogical framework. The book utilizes authentic technical materials to bridge the gap between general English proficiency and the specific linguistic demands of the IT sector.
What You Will Find
Educators and language instructors frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula. Experts highlight the balance between technical subject matter and linguistic instruction as a primary strength for classroom use.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2002-11-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0194573753
ISBN-13:
9780194573757
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