English for Computer: an Innovation to Welcome 5.0 Era
Entering the 5.0 era, technology and information are overgrowing, where all the news worldwide can be easily obtained through sophisticated technology. However, communication can be done quickly if we master the international language and technology. Therefore, computer and English skills are essential. For students, mastering these two fields can lead to a better future. Why? Because colleges, scholarships, and the world of work provide better opportunities for those with English language and computer skills.
In the information system itself, programming terms and instructions for running computer applications are designed in English. Like data coding or analysis, most applications or software can only run commands in English. If we understand English, it will be easy to grab what it means.
By understanding the English terms for computers, we will get an initial picture of how the components of a programming language work. Understanding how features work will determine how we create programs or applications later. Therefore, English is the language that underlies the development of information systems.
One profession that also requires English is IT (Information Technology) Professionals. Also, dealing with computer English, the biggest challenge that IT Professionals face is when they have to communicate with clients who speak English. Therefore, as IT Professionals, English language skills are the primary capital to communicate with clients who use their services. Without English, IT professionals will find it challenging to develop themselves.
The pressure of the times that demands computer and English skills have become my initiative to contribute to the world of education by producing a textbook entitled “English for Computer: Communication Skills in ICT.” This book is expected to be a reference or guide for English lecturers who take English for Specific Purpose (ESP) courses.
“English for Computer: Communication Skills in ICT” is designed to increase knowledge related to computers and information systems by using English as the language of instruction. This book presents four basic English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), which are integrated and packaged in one main goal, namely the ability to communicate in the field of computers and information systems.
The birth of this computer ESP book was compiled from the results of research on analyzing the needs of students majoring in computer science and information systems regarding the learning materials they expect. For students not taking an English concentration, learning English is designed to be their scientific companion. Therefore, many students complain that the general material presented by the lecturer is not in accordance with their field. So, these teaching materials are adapted to the educational/professional background and interests of students.
Not only providing knowledge of English related to computers, but this book also stimulates the creativity of lecturers to convey material creatively to students so that the primary goal of language learning can be achieved, namely the ability to communicate. In addition, this book is also expected to come with an injection of motivation and echo the importance of developing English language skills in today’s modern era.
This article has been published in Matakita.com https://matakita.co/2022/10/04/english-for-computer-communication-skills-in-ict-sebuah-inovasi-menyongsong-era-revolusi-industri-4-0/
