COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: DEVELOPMENT OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH II

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ENG 104	D	2	3	0	0	3	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mirela Alhasani malhasani@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Taqi Stojani tstojani@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday: 14:30-16:00
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Software Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	D-209 Tuesday: 14:30-16:00
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	This course is a well-balanced and harmonized combination of ELT methodology with real functional professional setting. Its aim is to improve students’ professional communication skills and content understanding in genres of engineering and architecture. The course is comprehensive in its scope of topics and themes by offering opportunities of high- priority language useful to any branch of engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, computing, environmental) and to architecture by focusing on tasks and skills related to drawings, description of technical problems as well the dimensions and precision. It is designed with an emphasis on all four dimensions of ESP learning: authentic activities illustrating daily engineering situations, original listening to professionals at work, speaking and writing tasks affiliated to contemporary problems and sensitive issues of engineering and architecture by making the course practical, and motivating.
Course Objectives:	The course is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who need to use English of computing for academic study and afterwards, for work purposes. It will equip students with tailored jargon to describe devices and gadgets. English for Communication technology offers social, linguistic and educational reasons for taking the course. the main linguistic aim of this ICT English course is to provide peculiar vocabulary, syntax and discourse functions beneficial for developing linguistic competence for computer , electronic and software engineering students.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	This EAP class is based on needs assessment analysis.
2	It is designed to foster learner's autonomy in English for academic purposes.
3	It is based on a competence-oriented syllabus and learner-centered classroom.
4	It is driven by the principle of learners being critical thinkers to self-reflect on abundant academic literature in the domain.
5	It is guided by the provision of students with the contemporary conventions of academic and writing for future advanced research.
6	To develop comprehension strategies and critical thinking.
7	To integrate reading and writing skills in scholarly contexts.
8	To improve reading comprehension and writing accuracy.
9	To develop clear, accurate, and coherent written communication.
10	To produce well-reasoned written work based on textual analysis.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Living with computers (12-15)How computers are integrated into work, education, and personal life. Types of computers, usage patterns, and the impact of digital technologies on lifestyle. Turkle, S. (2021). Health and safety (30-33).Principles of occupational health and safety (OHS) applied to computer work. Legal frameworks, employer and employee responsibilities, and importance of safe workstation setup.EU-OSHA (2022).
2	Operating systems. Graphical Use Interface. Word processing (32-35). What an operating system (OS) is, why it exists, and how it fits into the computer stack. Overview of OS functions: resource management, process control, memory, file systems, and user interface support. Tanenbaum, A. S., & Bos, H. Modern Operating Systems(2025). Pearson.
3	Multimedia / Sound and Music – digital audio players (40-45).Definition of multimedia; the role of sound and music in digital media. Overview of digital audio players and their place in modern computing and mobile ecosystems. Vaughan, T. (2024). Multimedia: Making It Work. McGraw-Hill. Pohlmann, Principles of Digital Audio (2023).
4	Programming / Computers and Work (44-48). The role of computers in modern organizations, automation, and digital workflows. Core building blocks of programming languages. Understanding data types and expressions. Using programming to automate workplace tasks (documents, spreadsheets, data processing).Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design – Tony Gaddis (2024).
5	ICT Systems/ Networks (50-55).ICT systems, components, and their role in organizations and society. Understanding hardware, software, networks, and services integration. Information and Communication Technology – Keith Grint (selected chapters). Networking concepts including network types, topologies, and communication models. Data Communications and Networking – Behrouz A (2024).
6	Faces of the Internet / Email (52-55).Historical development of the Internet from ARPANET to the modern global network. Key milestones and technological breakthroughs. ARPANET origins, Growth of the World Wide Web and Internet governance. Structure and operation of the Web, including HTTP, URLs, browsers, and search engines. Development of email as a primary digital communication tool. Structure of email messages and addressing systems. Where Wizards Stay Up Late – Katie Hafner & Matthew Lyon(2023).
7	The World Wide Web / Web Design – video, animations, and sound (56-59).The World Wide Web, its history, structure, and relationship to the Internet. Introduction to websites, browsers, and web standards. Principles of effective web design, including layout, structure, typography, and visual hierarchy. Role of multimedia in web design. Overview of image, audio, video, and animation formats. Making It Work – Tay Vaughan (2024).
8	Chatting and Video Conferencing / Internet Security (crime, viruses) preventive tips (60-63). Digital communication technologies including instant messaging, chat platforms, and video conferencing systems. How chat systems work technically and socially. Overview of messaging platforms and their role in modern collaboration. David Shipley & Will Schwalbe (2023). Cybersecurity principles and common forms of cybercrime. Cybersecurity and Cyberwar – Richard Clarke & Robert Knake (2025).
9	Midterm Exam
10	E-commerce and Online Banking (64-67). Electronic commerce, its evolution, types (B2C, B2B, C2C), and its impact on global markets. E-commerce 2023 – Kenneth C. Laudon & Carol Guercio Travel. Development of online banking services and digital financial platforms. Digital payment mechanisms used in e-commerce and banking. Banking and Financial Services – Peter S. Rose & Sylvia Hudgins (2024).
11	Mobile phones / Robotics, Androids, and Artificial Intelligence (68-71).Mobile phones / Robotics, Androids, and Artificial Intelligence (68-71). The historical development of mobile communication technologies, from early cellular networks to smartphones and 5G. It explores how mobile devices transformed communication, work, education, and entertainment. How smartphones influence communication, social interaction, productivity, and mental health. Turkle, S. (2021). Robotics as a multidisciplinary field combining engineering, computer science, and AI. covers industrial, medical, and service robots. Russell, S., & Norvig, P. (2021). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.
12	Intelligent Homes and Future Trends/ Troubleshooting and help desks (72-75). Smart home concepts, components, and the integration of ICT in everyday living. Focuses on automation, convenience, and energy efficiency. Mitchell, T. (2025). Smart Homes and Their Users. Understanding the principles and methodologies for diagnosing and resolving technical problems in ICT systems. Russell, S., & Norvig, P. (2022). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.
13	Prefixes and Suffixes in computing vocabulary (76-80). How technical terms are formed in computing, including derivational morphology and the use of prefixes and suffixes. Crystal, D. (2024, 2025). Language and Computers / Glossary of ICT Terms. McCarthy, M. (2021). English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced. Bauer, L. (2023). English Word-Formation. Presentation.
14	Presentation. Revision for the Final Exam.

Prerequisite(s):	Students should have taken fall semester English 103 Development of Reading and Writing Skills level1.
Textbook(s):	Professional English in Use ICT, Cambridge University Press 2022. Communicative English for Engineers and Professionals, Nitin Bhatnagar and Mamta Bhatnagar, Pearson/Longman (2024). Internet based lectures from Purdue University.
Additional Literature:	YouTube open lectures on professional English.
Laboratory Work:	None
Computer Usage:	Searching Engines - power point /word
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	At the End of the Academic course students will be able to develop four English skills about technology
2	The students will be able to conduct individually and in teams, research on a phenomenon.
3	They will apply learned writing skills in professional, academic, and digital contexts.
4	The students will be able to gather data, build up convincing arguments and express them effectively both in written and verbal forms
5	They will be able to enrich and enhance their vocabulary and linguistic patterns on professional English for Informatics.
6	The students will be able to present case studies in fluent computer engineering English on a theme of their studies.
7	They will be able to identify main ideas, supporting details, and organizational patterns in academic and general texts.
8	The students will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically analyze the structure and content of written materials.
9	They will be able to critically assess texts, edit and revise writing
10	The students will be able to produce coherent, original written works for various contexts

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Software Engineering (3 years) Program
1	Engineering graduates with sufficient theoretical and practical background for a successful profession and with application skills of fundamental scientific knowledge in the engineering practice.	4
2	Engineering graduates with skills and professional background in describing, formulating, modeling and analyzing the engineering problem, with a consideration for appropriate analytical solutions in all necessary situations	4
3	Engineering graduates with the necessary technical, academic and practical knowledge and application confidence in the design and assessment of machines or mechanical systems or industrial processes with considerations of productivity, feasibility and environmental and social aspects.	3
4	Engineering graduates with the practice of selecting and using appropriate technical and engineering tools in engineering problems, and ability of effective usage of information science technologies.	3
5	Ability of designing and conducting experiments, conduction data acquisition and analysis and making conclusions.	4
6	Ability of identifying the potential resources for information or knowledge regarding a given engineering issue.	5
7	The abilities and performance to participate multi-disciplinary groups together with the effective oral and official communication skills and personal confidence.	5
8	Ability for effective oral and official communication skills in foreign language.	5
9	Engineering graduates with motivation to life-long learning and having known significance of continuous education beyond undergraduate studies for science and technology.	5
10	Engineering graduates with well-structured responsibilities in profession and ethics.	5
11	Engineering graduates who are aware of the importance of safety and healthiness in the project management, workshop environment as well as related legal issues.	3
12	Consciousness for the results and effects of engineering solutions on the society and universe, awareness for the developmental considerations with contemporary problems of humanity.	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Presentation	1	20
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	8	3	24
Mid-terms	1	6	6
Assignments	1	9	9
Final examination	1	13	13
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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