Course Overview
Course Overview
VALIDATION OF COMPETENCIES
VESL/Business/Computer Applications program offers computer training for ESL learners at different levels of English language skills. Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. In addition to learning computer subjects, students are also assisted to improve their vocational English through virtual lessons accessible via the Internet. The following is the outline of course competencies:
Essentials of Microsoft Windows (8 weeks) Basics of the Internet (8 weeks) Intro to Microsoft Word 2007 (8 weeks) ** Essentials of MS Windows (8 weeks)
Become acquainted with components of hardware & different types of software Learn common features of Windows & basic editing techniques such as selection of text, cut, copy, delete, etc. Concepts of storage & saving/open files to/from different drives such as floppy, CD ROM, hard drive, etc. Explore Windows options, utilities, and applets such as Paint, WordPad & some advanced Windows features
Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007 (8 weeks) Essentials of MS PowerPoint 2007 (10 weeks) Essentials of MS Access 2007 (12 weeks) ** Basics of the Internet (8 weeks)
Brief history of the Internet & define Internet services Searching with Internet search engines Webmail basics send/receive messages, file attachment, create/manage email folders Download files, security connections, print web pages Online commerce, online banking, online job ads, etc. Concepts of online auction and terms to know
Integration of MS Office 2007 - Level 1 (18 weeks) Integration of MS Office 2007 - Level 2 (18 weeks) Advanced MS Office Suite (12 months) * Introduction to MS Word 2007 (8 weeks)
Basic components MS Word window & toolbars Basic functions of MS Word save, open, print, etc. Editing techniques select techniques, spell check & more Create & edit letters, memos, reports in different styles Create flyers using WordArt, Clip Art, AutoShapes, etc. Understand concepts of Table, Line/Paragraph spacing & Tab Stop setting (applied to create some simple resumes) Create personalized letterhead & envelopes
* These subjects are weekly lectured on specific days during Spring and Fall semesters ** These learning subjects are most likely lectured during Summer session, and are self-taught during Spring and Fall semesters *** These subjects are most likely provided as individual tutoring