Irakasgaiaren azalpena eta testuingurua

The course is designed to help students improve their command of the four basic linguistics skills in the context of maritime business. It is organised around a selection of texts, exercises, listening, writing and speaking activities aimed at helping students gain a command of the English language used in maritime business domains to an advanced level.

Irakasgaia ikastean lortuko diren emaitzak

This course will help students understand and use effectively the English language used in technical maritime and commercial contexts.

Ohiko deialdia: orientazioak eta uko egitea

100% continuous assessment, based on tasks carried out during the course.



In the event of a lockdown for public health reasons, if the academic authorities indicate so, assessment tasks may take place online via the course site on eGela.



The University's regulations and deadlines apply in case the student wishes to opt out of the continuous assessment system or from the call altogether.

Ezohiko deialdia: orientazioak eta uko egitea

Written and oral exam.



In the event of a lockdown for public health reasons, if the academic authorities indicate so, assesment may take place online via the course site on eGela.

Irakasgai-zerrenda

Reading, writing, listening and speaking activities around the following topics:

Port State Control, sub-standard ships, Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Classification societies, Piracy, Legal Language, Report writing, Video activities, Money and banking vocabulary, Use of English: Grammar and vocabulary, BBC News reports.



In the event of a lockdown for public health reasons, if the academic authorities indicate so, teaching may take place online via the course site on eGela.

Bibliografia

Nahitaez erabili beharreko materiala

Materials provided during the course

Oinarrizko bibliografia

KLUIJVEN, P.C. van (2003) The International Maritime English Language Programme. Alkmaar: Alk & Heijnen Publishers.

Gehiago sakontzeko bibliografia

Rodice, Francis (1982) English for International Trade. London: Evans Brothers, Ltd.



Brodie, Peter (1988) Dictionary of Shipping Terms. London: Lloyd`s of London Press.



Lowe, David (2002) The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. Kogan Page, Ltd.











SHIPPING FINANCE - FAIRPLAY PUBLICATIONS / J.E. SLOGGETT / 1998







COMMERCIAL SHIPPING HANDBOOK - LLOYD`S OF LONDON PRESS -PETER BRODIE







THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARTERING AND THE FREIGHT MARKET - NICK COLLI NS -CLARKSON







RESEARCH STUDIES







SHIPPING ECONOMICS / KEVI N CULLINANE

Estekak

http://www.termisti.refer.org/nauterm/dicten.htm (Online Nautical Dictionaries)



http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/home



http://www.sole.org (The International Society of Logistics)



http://www.fiata.com (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)