Maritime English 3 (2 cr)

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 describe and discuss matters relating to maritime safety, chart plotting and navigation, as well as loading and discharging. Also, the student will be able to analyse the features of technical reporting and write an abstract for her/his thesis.

Content

Maritime safety
Chart plotting and navigation
Loading and discharging
Technical reporting
Abstract

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- evaluate information sources critically.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- work together with customers, users and target groups.

Course material

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
The student 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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

Timing of exams and assignments

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

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on an oral and written assignment.

Qualifications

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