Maritime Swedish (3 cr)

Objective

You are capable of communicating in Swedish, orally and in writing, in the professional context of your field.
You are familiar with the key terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in expert tasks.
You achieve the skills level that meets the criteria stated by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (skills level B1) and the Government Decree 352/2003 § 8, subsection 1, 497/2004.
You understand Swedish spoken communication if it is carried out clearly and at a peaceful pace, also with reference to professional topics.
You understand the main points in written text relating to professional topics and are able to respond to them, orally as well as in writing.
You are capable of using the key language structures and professional terms, orally as well as in writing.
You are capable of speaking Swedish in such a manner that occasional mistakes or inaccuracies in pronunciation won't lead to misunderstanding.
You are capable of communicating in Swedish in the context of global seafaring community.

Content

How do you describe in Swedish your studies at a university of applied sciences?
How do you communicate and interact in Swedish in your working community?
How do you describe in Swedish your work experience and tasks you've performed?
How do you appropriately compose work-related emails in Swedish?
How do you communicate on the phone in Swedish?
How do you communicate in Swedish on the navigation bridge or in the engine room?
How do you communicate in Swedish in ports?
Are you familiar with the essential environmental and safety regulations concerning your field?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course of Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.