Marine technology English 1 (5cr)

Objective

You can describe the crew members’ responsibilities and duties.
You can use accurate terminology when describing the operation of the main engine.
You can use accurate terminology when describing the ship’s fuel system.
You can use accurate terminology when describing the lubrication and cooling of machinery.
You can use accurate terminology when describing the construction and operation of selected auxiliary machinery.
You understand and can explain the key factors that affect safety onboard a ship, in general and more specifically from the engine crew’s perspective.
You can find and use online aids for language learning.
You can appropriately compose a CV/résumé in English.

Content

What responsibilities do the crew members have?
What English terminology is essential to describe common navigation practices?
What English terminology is essential to describe the ship’s berthing and mooring?
What English terminology is essential to describe the loading and discharging of ships?
What factors affect safety onboard the ship?
How do you appropriately compose a CV/résumé in English?

Evaluation

The student can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers/clients, users and target groups.

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-III/1 and A-III/6 column 4 are used:
- English language publications relevant to engineering duties or the officer’s duties are correctly interpreted
- communications are clear and understood

Course material

All materials will be provided by the teacher.

Study forms and methods

The student attends the required number of lessons and completes mandatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

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 by the end of the course, and the exam must be passed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

International cooperation

None.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits.
Equals 5 x 26 hours of study.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of written skills is primarily based on an examination
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation which is individually prepared and delivered.

Qualifications

The student can communicate independently in communication situations (level B1).