Maritime English (2cr)

Objective

You can describe in English the construction and operation of merchant and special-duty vessels.
You understand and can explain in English the key terminology related to ship measurements.
You can find and use online aids for language learning.

Content

What are the most typical types of merchant vessels?
What are the differences in the operation of liners and tramps?
What are the most typical types of special-duty vessels?
What purposes do the special-duty vessels serve?
What terminology is used to describe the ship’s parts, compartments, and equipment?
What terminology is used to describe the ship’s physical measurements and tonnages?

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

Course material

Study material is given on the Learn platform in the form of text documents and links, and audio and video links.

Study forms and methods

This implementation is structured and scheduled around weekly classroom exercise and independent learning tasks.

• The student must achieve at least a 51-percent attendance record in classroom exercise (i.e. attend more than half of the scheduled classes).
• On some tasks, students receive personal feedback, on some other tasks they receive general feedback, and some tasks are simply marked as completed.
• To earn the credits, the student must complete all mandatory assignments, take the exam and achieve the required attendance in classroom exercise.

RDI and work-related cooperation

None.

Timing of exams and assignments

The exam takes place in the last scheduled lesson. All mandatory assignments must be completed by deadlines and before the exam.

Student workload

The student's maximum workload during a 2-credit course equals 54 hours. In effect, the amount of work depends e.g. on the prior English skills level and knowledge of field-specific vocabulary. The total number of classroom exercise sessions is usually 7.

Further information

The course is instructed in English. The focus is on the terminology and concepts that are essential in the field, as well as on the vocabulary and communication conventions generally needed and expected in work-related situations. In addition, the objective is to prepare students for the standards required in academic writing and technical reporting. All along the way, the aim is also to improve general English learning skills and the use of learning aids.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the exam. The purpose of the mandatory assignments is to support the student's preparation for the exam.

Qualifications

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