Professional English in SeafaringLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Maritime Engineers:After completing the course, the students will: have a good command of the essential English terminology related to maritime engineering, and be able to communicate in English, orally and in writing, in demanding tasks in their field be able to give a detailed presentation in English on a topic related to their field have a command of English terminology related to occupational safety in the field of maritime engineering be able to write a technical report or, for example, an order for spare parts in English  Master Mariners : After completing the course, the students will:   have a good command of the essential English terminology related to deck department operations and duties, and be able to communicate in English, orally and in writing, in demanding tasks in their field be able to give a detailed presentation in English on a topic related to their field have a command of English terminology related to maritime safety be able to write a technical report or, for example, an order for spare parts in English

Content

Maritime Engineers: enhancement of the essential English terminology related to maritime engineering careful study of and oral presentation on one piece of engine room machinery, its operating principles and maintenance procedures  terminology related to occupational safety written assignment: a technical report or an order for spare parts  Master Mariners :   enhancement of the essential English terminology related to the deck department operations and duties careful study of and oral presentation on either a task requiring professional skills, or one piece of deck department equipment terminology and concepts related to maritime safety written assignment: a technical report or an order for spare parts

Assessment criteria, good (3)

excellent (5), good (3 - 4), satisfactory (2 – 1), fail (0)