OVERVIEW

This teaching unit aims to enhance the students' level of Maritime English and make it compliant with the SCTW requirements for Deck Officers and Marine Engineers.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim is for trainees to acquire English language competence towards B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. They will be able to enhance their communicative competence by developing their grammar, pronunciation, and lexis, together with their language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Trainees will develop their ability in using specialized Maritime English for Deck Officers, Marine Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers, with specific reference to the standard IMO Model Training teaching unit 3.17. They will be able to demonstrate their acquired language competence in the final oral exam.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching unit prepares the student to develop a level of knowledge and understanding of Maritime English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

At the end of the teaching unit, the student will be able to:

• develop the students' competence in the use of English in written and oral form in general maritime communications
• ensure the students possess the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in English as set out in the STCW Code
• enable students to master the use of the IMO standard marine communication phrases
• give wide-ranging opportunities to learn by being actively involved and practising task-based communication in English for maritime and general purposes
• develop the students' ability in using specialised maritime English for Deck Officers to perform effective routine and emergency aural/oral communications
• develop the students' ability in using specialised maritime English for Marine Engineers to understand engineering publications in English and perform their duties
• promote the study skills essential for continuing independent learning

Theoretical knowledge is provided to develop the skills required by Functions 1,2,3,4 of Table A-III/1 and A-III/2 of the STCW Convention (marine engineer).

Theoretical knowledge is provided to develop the skills required by Functions 1,2,3, Table A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Convention (deck officer).

The teaching unit promotes the development of the following soft skills: literacy competence and learning to learn competence

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific prerequisites but students are expected to have a B2 level of general English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

TEACHING METHODS

The lessons are held in the classroom, synchronous and asynchronous online, webinars, entirely in English, with the aim of developing reading, listening and speaking skills.The methodology is based on the principles of the Communicative Approach in that it promotes practical, content-based, communicative competence in English, according to the requirements of the STCW Convention. The lessons envisage practical exercises, communicative activities and problem-solving through collaborative learning: pairwork, groupwork and individual study, thereby enabling the development of the literacy and functional competence. Lessons are enhanced by the use of multimedia and online resources. The teaching material will be made available on Microsoft Teams and/or aulaweb.

Disabled Students and DSA: Students with disabilities or with specific learning disabilities (DSAs) may request exam adaptations. It is necessary to insert the certification on the University website on the page servizionline.unige.it in the "Students" section. The documentation will be verified by the Services Sector for the inclusion of students with disabilities and with DSA of the University (https://rubrica.unige.it/strutture/struttura/100111). Subsequently, well in advance of the exam date (at least 7 days), you must fill out the appropriate online form  (https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back)

For more information about requesting services and adaptations see the Link  https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The syllabus will cover the following content

• recognize and describe types of vessel
• discuss navigational routes and geographic locations
• understand standard helm orders
• name positions onboard and give directions
• describe routine operations on board and watchkeeping duties
• understand standard engine orders
• develop cultural awareness relating to passengers, nationality and food on board
• understand commands in emergency situations on board
• describe weather conditions and understand weather forecasts
• report incidents that occurred at sea. request medical assistance
• understand some technical and legal language of the STCW Convention.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Resources, material and feedback will be provided on Microsoft Teams and/or Aulaweb.

Supplementary material is provided at the request of student workers or students with SLD to meet their specific needs.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

A written test in the first semester tests the grammar and general vocabulary. 

The final written exam tests the knowledge of specific maritime terms and the oral exam tests the theoretical knowledge and reasoning skills.

The final exam grade is given out of 30 by adding the first semester written test result worth a maximum of 5 marks to the final written and oral exam worth a maximum of 26 marks. A student who only passes the final exam cannot obtain more than 26 marks out of 30.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the first semester a written test will be held and will count towards the final exam grade.

The final exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The exam may be taken online where permitted by the University Regulations.

A total of 5 exam sessions are offered.