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Maritime English 1 (2 cr)

Code: MK00DQ71-3013

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
14.10.2024 - 20.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
English
Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Electrical Marine Engineering
Teachers
Mikko Koho
Groups
MSVKT24SP
Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies
Course
MK00DQ71

Realization has 7 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 15 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 17.10.2024 time 11:30 - 13:45
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
A4006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (60p)
Wed 06.11.2024 time 09:00 - 11:15
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Fri 15.11.2024 time 12:30 - 14:45
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
B4014_uusikampus Monitoimiopetustila (60)
Fri 22.11.2024 time 08:15 - 10:30
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Mon 25.11.2024 time 10:45 - 13:00
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
B2022_uusikampus Debriefing-suurryhmätila (53)
Thu 28.11.2024 time 09:00 - 11:15
(2 h 15 min)
Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
A3022_uusikampus Monikäyttötila (30), karttapöydät (15)
Mon 02.12.2024 time 10:00 - 12:15
(2 h 15 min)
TENTTI: Maritime English 1 MK00DQ71-3013
B4014_uusikampus Monitoimiopetustila (60)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Course material

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

Timing of exams and assignments

Re-sit exam dates are specifically agreed upon 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 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.

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