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 describe and discuss matters related to general occupational safety, describe the construction and operation of some auxiliary engines, and summarise in English professional articles such as study reports.
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

- safety in merchant shipping
- auxiliary machinery
- summarising vast source materials in writing and orally

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 based on written and oral assignments.

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.