Maritime English 1 (2 cr)
Code: MK00DQ71-3009
General information
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
16.10.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Engineering
Teachers
- Mikko Koho
Teacher in charge
Mikko Koho
Groups
-
MSVKT23SPElectrical marine engineering, full-time studies
- 15.11.2023 15:15 - 16:45, Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3009
- 23.11.2023 08:45 - 11:00, Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3009
- 30.11.2023 10:15 - 12:30, Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3009
- 01.12.2023 10:00 - 12:15, Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3009
- 04.12.2023 09:30 - 11:45, TENTTI: Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3009
Objective
The student is able to assertively and appropriately communicate in English in the context of her/his professional field, also in unexpected situations. The student is familiar with the main terminology of her/his field and can utilise her/his language skills in expert tasks. The target skills level is B2 as described by the European Framework (CEF), also in work-related situations.
After completing the course, the student is able to assess her/his own learning and effectiveness of communication in a particular situation, effectively use language tools (e.g. online dictionaries, search engines and proof-reading functions), 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, describe the construction and operation of various ship types using appropriate standard terminology.
Content
Merchant and special duty vessels
General arrangement plan
Tonnages and dimensions
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
Re-sit exam dates are specifically agreed upon within 12 months of the end date of the course.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
2 ECTS credits
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is primarily based on an examination.
Qualifications
The prerequisite for course participation is B2 skills level in English, recognised by grade cum laude (C) or higher in Finnish matriculation examination, passed Xamk entrance level English skills test, or passed English prep course. If the student has been advised after the entrance skills level test to participate in the prep course, it is highly recommendced that the prep course is completed before starting this course.