The study course provides students with knowledge of ships and shipping. The study course examines the essential maritime vocabulary and terminology through various maritime topics, thus forming the basis of knowledge necessary to work with various texts and instructions during maritime studies and on board. The study course helps students develop reading skills, writing skills, listening skills, communication skills, and note-making skills in a balanced way, combining newly acquired maritime and engineering terminology with useful general English constructions and vocabulary, which will improve students' overall language proficiency and self-confidence. It is recommended to supplement the study course with general English listening and reading exercises, as well as grammar and vocabulary building materials throughout the term, in order to ensure comprehensive use of English in preparation for the exam and to facilitate daily communication on board.
Students are given the following guidelines on successful task fulfilment:
1. All students are expected to attend classes at all times and be in class on time.
2. Students are expected to contribute creatively to all class activities: participating in classroom activities, leading class discussions, giving presentations.
3. Homework is due on time. Students are given notice of upcoming tests and quizzes.
4. Summaries of texts, reports, presentations and tests count for your final grade.
5. Students are to study materials for self-study independently and schedule consultations with the teacher. Consultation time is flexible and will be arranged to accommodate different needs. Students who have special problems or need extra work must schedule consultations with the teacher on a regular basis.
6. Students who have failed to fulfil the requirements with reference to coursework will not be allowed to proceed to the examination.
7. The final grade given at the end of the term will be based on exam results, as well as on the effort, achievement, and progress each student has made over the study course of the term.
Part-time extramural studies are organized according to an individually developed study plan.