COMPUTER LITERACY AND RESEARCH SKILLS

Course Information
TitleΔΕΞΙΟΤΗΤΕΣ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΩΝ ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ / COMPUTER LITERACY AND RESEARCH SKILLS
CodeΕρ1-120
FacultyPhilosophy
SchoolEnglish Language and Literature
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600014910

Programme of Study: 2024-2025

Registered students: 114
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory CourseWinter/Spring-6
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600286678
SectionInstructors
1. aTatiani Rapatzikou, Kalliopi (lia) Efstathiadi
2. bTatiani Rapatzikou, Kalliopi (lia) Efstathiadi
EPIChallenges
  • Future Intelligence
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Background
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course (online-onsite sessions) students should be able to: • research a topic using the university library, electronic databases and the Internet • produce a typed, properly formatted academic paper that uses sources • use proper codes of conduct for email communication (email etiquette) • evaluate, integrate, and cite sources effectively using the required referencing system • record and present data in the form of spreadsheets, graphs and powerpoint presentations • recognise the basic style guide characteristics of the literature (MLA) and linguistics (APA) referencing systems • strengthen their digital skills through the use of various applications (e.g. Canva, Google docs, Microsoft One note, Piktochart, etc.) • practice the ethically correct use of AI through various practical activities
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course aims to instruct students in: A.acquiring basic computer literacy linked to the development of their communication skills and their ability to evaluate and use bibliographical sources and data B.efficiently using academic language and further engaging themselves in researching literature/linguistics-related topics C. the use of specific applications with the aim of strengthening their digital skills, providing interactive opportunities through the use of activities (on elearning) that are tightly linked to the content of the three course cycles (library, literature, linguistics). Attendance is mandatory and comprises of asynchronous online theory sessions and onsite lab sessions, held in the computer rooms of the Faculty of Philosophy and the School of English Language and Literature. Assessment is based on the following: (a) activities throughout the semester, (b) quizzes, (c) final written exam. The course objectives focus on the following areas: (a) Computer Use: Application software (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software, Piktochart, Weebly, Canva, AI, etc.) (b) Use of library catalogues, electronic databases, and the Internet; Graphs; Email etiquette (c) Use of University Library resources (familiarisation with the library system and electronic databases) (d) Conducting small-scale bibliographic research (identification of print and electronic material) (e) Proper use of sources (avoiding plagiarism, citation methods, and familiarisation with bibliographic reference lists) (f) Practice the students' writing skills within the context of their literature and linguistics studies through various activities aimed at both developing critical thinking and cultivating additional skills such as reading and visualising (e.g., graphs) linguistic data, organising and formatting text, evaluating sources, and incorporating citations from bibliographic material that promote the development of critical thinking while adhering to deadlines during submission of their work.
Keywords
research, academic language, literature, linguistics, digital applications and tools
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Multimedia
  • Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Τhe elearning platform: (a) hosts the asynchronous online seminars, (b) provides access to the course material, (c) facilitates communication with the students, (d) enables student participation in the course quizzes, and (e) serves as the submission point of all student activities. Online meetings are held on Zoom.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures20✓✓
Laboratory Work40✓✓
Interactive Teaching in Information Center30✓✓
Exams60✓
Total150
Student Assessment
Description
Students are assessed based on the following criteria: a) INTRODUCTORY CYCLE (10%) 1 exercise for Linguistics (submission on E-learning): 5% 1 exercise for Literature (submission on E-learning): 5% LITERATURE AND LINGUISTICS CYCLE (30%) LITERATURE CYCLE (15%) 1 short-response forum activity during the 2nd week of the cycle (submission via E-learning) 1 activity requiring the use of a digital tool during the 4th week of the cycle (submission via E-learning or e-mail sent to the instructors) LINGUISTICS CYCLE (15%) 1 short-response forum activity during the 2nd week of the cycle (submission via E-learning) 1 activity requiring the use of a digital tool during the 4th week of the cycle (submission via E-learning or e-mail sent to the instructors) QUIZ AFTER THE COMPLETION OF BOTH CYCLES (20%) 1 quiz for the Linguistics cycle (submission via E-learning): 10% 1 quiz for the Literature cycle (submission via E-learning): 10% JANUARY/FEBRUARY OR JUNE EXAM SESSION (40%) Final written exam (one common paper with 2 questions): 1 question for the Literature cycle: 20% 1 question for the Linguistics cycle: 20% SEPTEMBER RESIT EXAM (100%) This re-sit exam is intended for students who did not successfully pass the final written examination during the January/February or June exam periods. These students will be re-assessed in September on the entirety of the course content, encompassing all instructional cycles. Final Written Examination (combined exam paper, including multiple-choice and essay questions): 60% of the final grade, distributed as follows: Literature Cycle: 30% Linguistics Cycle: 30% Comprehensive Quiz (covering all three cycles): 40% of the final grade, distributed as follows: Introductory Cycle: 10% Literature Cycle: 15% Linguistics Cycle: 15%
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
  • Report (Formative, Summative)
  • Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
USING DATABASES Project Muse http://muse.jhu.edu/about/resources/guides/guide_searching.pdf Pro-Quest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCaGDY-C6tQ JSTOR http://about.jstor.org/support-training/help/how-use-jstor-training-materials GOOGLE Using Google Effectively http://support.google.com/websearch/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=1221265&rd=2 Google Scholar http://scholar.google.gr/ Google Books (Useful for extracts from books) http://scholar.google.gr/ WORD 2003 and WORD 2007 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cpdt/vista/docs/Word_Manual_Final.pdf FORMATTING AND STYLE Tutorials on MLA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wljCiv8FX40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CPQoLE4U0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UF9uonKnx8 MLA 8th Edition http://library.williams.edu/citing/styles/mla.php https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVqKEU_v6WXOSlgP440MPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Y31UrG2q4&list=PL4917D9E21FA6EDFF Tutorials on APA 6th edition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY AUTH LIBRARIES Auth library catalogue http://ipac.lib.auth.gr/#focus English department library catalogue http://www.enl.auth.gr/lib/ WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS Academic Vocabulary Academic Word List https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/alzsh3/acvocab/ Evaluating sources http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/553/01/ http://www.library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/general/evaluating/practical.html
Last Update
12-07-2025