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Professional Experience and Application of English Language in the Specific Area of Shipping

In modern shipping English is the official language of the trade. Exchange of clear and prompt information in communication on board and between all parties concerned is of utmost importance. It is the key determinant for not only successful employment but safety as well. Educational institutions have created programmes aiming to provide for acquisition of the specific knowledge required in shipping profession. This paper aims to provide an insight into the differences in specific areas of language application between the two groups of participants (with and without work experience). The research was carried out at the Maritime Department of the University of Dubrovnik focusing on two groups: full-time students of the Maritime Department – Nautical Study and Marine Engineering Study – and participants of the special training programmes for seafarers. Particular emphasis is put on the differences in application between the participants pursuing higher education and those acquiring their language skills in a working environment. A test containing 10 different tasks was compiled to ascertain whether there is a difference in application of professional English with respect to specific terminology and basic grammar. The results of two distinct groups of participants were compared and differences were determined. Furthermore, time needed to fill the test was measured for each individual participant. The research results obtained could be used as additional guidelines in developing syllabi for teaching maritime English at the University of Dubrovnik, but also as guidelines in preparation of professional training courses for seafarers.

application; differences; maritime English; work experience

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