Maritime EnglishLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

You can describe in English the construction and operation of merchant and special-duty vessels.
You understand and can explain in English the key terminology related to ship measurements.
You can find and use online aids for language learning.

Content

What are the most typical types of merchant vessels?
What are the differences in the operation of liners and tramps?
What are the most typical types of special-duty vessels?
What purposes do the special-duty vessels serve?
What terminology is used to describe the ship’s parts, compartments, and equipment?
What terminology is used to describe the ship’s physical measurements and tonnages?

Qualifications

The student can communicate independently in communication situations (level B1).

Accomplishment methods

The student can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers/clients,users and target groups