An introductory course on programming without being tied to a language?

Question

Programming

Good afternoon. Advise what to read in an introductory course in programming without being tied to a language. We need the very basics and general principles.
Thank you.

Answer 1

I can recommend a course from the "Specialist", lasting ~17 hours. This is just what you need, without being tied to the language.

Answer 2

Without reference to the language - a textbook on mathematics, the study of basic algorithms (for example, here ) and practice in drawing simple flowcharts.

Answer 3

SICP

Answer 4

tasks without reference to the language if necessary

Answer 5

Read the whip if you can.

Answer 6

If you need a practical course, then here is a free one
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL87kYOx0cUg...