Study Guide

Objective

The student will improve her/his competence in professional English communication in her/his field. S/he will have a better command of field-related terminology and practise English communication in expert tasks. After completing the course, the student is able to prepare and give a detaikled presentation on a maintenance procedure with regards to the main propulsion machinery or auxiliary engines, accurately describe the responsibilities and duties related to the engine watch and compose appropriate reports, analyse the principles of technical reporting and write an abstract.
The student is able to adjust her/his style of communication according to the situation and the other party, as well as the language skills of the people participating in the communication.

Content

Maintenance procedures on main and auxiliary engines
Engine watchkeeping
Technical reporting
Thesis abstract

Location and time

Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Opiskelumateriaali

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

All mandatory assignments must be completed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Completion alternatives

Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills is primarily based on an instructed assignment.
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation which is individually prepared and delivered.

Qualifications

Participation in this course requires that the student has completed the courses Maritime English 1, Maritime English 2, Marine Technology 1 and Marine Technology 2, or is simultaneously completing them.