SYLLABUS

Programme : D.IV PEMBENTUKAN N/ T

Subject : General Maritime English (GME)
Semester : III
Credit : Theory : ; Practice :
Competence : USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM IN GENERAL MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS

Basic Topic Learning Activity Assessment Indicator Time Allocation Reference

Competence

18. Check task 18.1 Grammar:  Mentioning the past participle 1. memorize the past participle forms of known key T1 Un.18
completion in routine Present Perfect; forms of known key irregular verbs irregular verbs with attention to pronunciation and
operations; VHF regular and spelling T2 Un.24B
with attention to pronunciation and
communication irregular verb forms spelling 2. manipulate the Present Perfect correctly in speech T2 Appdx. 1 and
regarding bunkering, and writing 2
distress and urgency  Making sentences orally and 3. demonstrate understanding of the specific use of T10 Un.7,8
messages using written by using Present Perfect the Present Perfect to describe recent actions by
SMCP correctly in positive, negative, and using the tense in speech and writing
interrogative form 4. use the question form of the Present Perfect to
check completion of operational procedures
5. use the positive and negative forms of the Present
Perfect to give information about
activities at different stages of completion

18.2. Phonology:  reviewing elision in connected 1. revise elision in connected speech and produce T16 Un.12
revision of elision, speech and produce models of models of elision correctly in controlled speaking
the weak vowel elision correctly in controlled practice
sound, contracted speaking practice 2. identify main sentence (tonic) stress in functional
and merging  recognizing main sentence phrases
sounds in (tonic) stress in functional 3. revise the weak vowel sound in connected speech
connected speech phrases 4. revise contracted sounds in connected speech
 reviewing the weak vowel sound 5. revise merging sounds in connected speech
in connected speech 6. evaluate selected aspects of own pronunciation by
 reviewing contracted sounds in listening to a recording of own voice
connected speech 7. simulate urgency procedures
 reviewing merging sounds in 8. refer to a checklist to describe stages of completion
connected speech in a routine procedure
 examining selected aspects of
own pronunciation by listening to
a recording of own voice
 demonstrating urgency
 procedures
 explaining stages of completion
in a routine procedure
19. Produce external Grammar: sentence  interpreting between content 1. distinguish between content and structure words T1 Un.19
written and spoken analysis; the and structure words 2. demonstrate understanding of the use of the
communications to definite article the;  describing the use of the definite definite article by inserting it into an abbreviated
request and give modal verb should article by inserting it into an 3. use the definite article, the, correctly in speech and
advice abbreviated writing
 applying the definite article, the, 4. use should (not) to give advice and personal
correctly in speech and writing opinions
 applying should (not) to give
advice and personal opinions
s
20. Understand VHF 20.1 Grammar:  demonstrating the Past 1. use the Past Continuous correctly in speech and
instructions and give Past Continuous; Continuous correctly in speech writing to describe repeated or continuous actions
explanations; practice contrast between and writing to describe repeated or 2. use the Past Continuous correctly in speech and
VHF exchange Past Simple and continuous actions writing to describe ongoing activities in the past
procedures Past Continuous;  demonstrating the Past which were interrupted by another event
introduction to Continuous correctly in speech 3. understand the differences in form and meaning
reported speech and writing to describe ongoing between the Past Simple and Past Continuous
activities in the past which were 4. use say and tell correctly in reported speech
interrupted by another event
 interpreting the differences in form
and meaning between the Past
Simple and Past Continuous
 demonstrating say and tell
correctly in reported speech

20.2 Vocabulary:  demonstrating routine onboard
review of verbs tasks orally and in writing using
describing onboard verbs and nouns previously
activities; the learned
readability code for  applying the Past Continuous with
VHF transmissions; appropriate verbs with reported
phrases for stages speech to explain a problem that
of a VHF exchange occurred in the past
procedure  reviewing phrases for each stage
of a VHF exchange procedure:
making contact; agreeing a
working channel and switching
over; exchanging messages;
terminating the exchange
1. describe routine onboard tasks orally and in writing
using verbs and nouns previously learned
2. use the Past Continuous with appropriate verbs
with reported speech to explain a problem that
occurred in the past
3. revise phrases for each stage of a VHF exchange
procedure: making contact; agreeing a working
channel and switching over; exchanging messages;
terminating the exchange
 20.3 Listening and  practicing VHF communication 1. simulate VHF communication
speaking:  compare real recordings with 2. compare real recordings with examples of VHF
illustrating the VHF examples of VHF communication communication
communication  describing the reasons for and 3. explain the reasons for and consequences of poor
procedure consequences of poor VHF VHF communication
communication
en
21. Discuss work 21.1 Grammar: will;  applying will to predict future 1. use will to predict future events
based planning on revision of contrast events 2. use will to discuss likely events in the future
board between will, going  applying will to discuss likely 3. recognize and use the short forms of will and will
to and present events in the future not in speech and informal writing
continuous  interpreting and applying the 4. demonstrate understanding of the difference in
short forms of will and will not in meaning between will, going to and present
speech and informal writing continuous
 describing the difference in
meaning between will, going to
and present continuous

21.2 Vocabulary:  applying adverbial phrases to refer 1. use adverbial phrases to refer to future points in
indicators of time to future points in time time
21.3.Listening and  Interpreting to CD conversation 1. listen to work briefing on board
speaking: talking about work briefing on board 2. talk about preparation for PSC inspection
about future work  discussing about preparation for
schedules PSC inspection

21.4 Reading and  interpreting emails from vessel 1. read emails from vessel agent regarding future
writing: email agent regarding future plans plans
communications  Making a formal letter describing 2. write a formal letter describing a proposed plan of
regarding future a proposed plan of action action
work plans
22. Demonstrate an 22.1 Grammar:  explaining the differences in form 1. understand the differences in form and meaning
understanding of the Present Simple and and meaning between the Present between the Present Simple and Present
relevance of English Continuous; Simple and Present Continuous Continuous when used for describing current
language adverbs of when used for describing current events
requirements in the frequency events 2. use appropriate present tenses fluently and
STCW Convention,  applying appropriate present accurately to describe current events
1978, as amended, to tenses fluently and accurately to 3. select appropriate adverbs of frequency and
all seafarers describe current events position them correctly in sentences
 choosing appropriate adverbs of
frequency and position them
correctly in sentences
22.2 Vocabulary:  distinguishing the meaning, form
stative verbs; and use of stative verbs
phrases for giving  describe the difference between
opinions, agreeing active and stative verbs
and disagreeing;  using awareness of occasions
terminology when stative verbs can be used in
describing the continuous form
competences from  applying phrases for giving
the STCW opinions, agreeing
Convention, 1978, disagreeing in conversation
as amended  applying the terms relating to
function and competence from the
STCW Convention, 1978, as
amended, to describe
responsibilities of seafarers
22.3.Listening and  paying attention and discussing
speaking: about Maritime English history
discussing the use  discussing the facilitating role of
of English language Maritime English in the shipping
in the shipping industry
industry  discussing on various approaches
to language learning by comparing
different skills and strategies
 criticizing the impact of the parts in
the STCW Convention, 1978, as
amended concerning English
language requirements for
seafarers
 Discussing the circumstances in
which seafarers need to be able to
use English
1. understand the meaning, form and use of stative
verbs
2. differentiate between active and stative verbs
3. demonstrate awareness of occasions when stative
verbs can be used in the continuous form
4. use phrases for giving opinions, agreeing and
disagreeing in conversation
5. use the terms relating to function and competence
and from the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, to
describe the responsibilities of seafarers
the
1. listen to and talk briefly about Maritime English
history
2. talk about the facilitating role of Maritime English in
the shipping industry
3. exchange opinions on various approaches to
language learning by comparing different skills and
strategies
4. discuss the impact of the parts in the STCW
Convention, 1978, as amended concerning English
language requirements for seafarers
5. brainstorm the circumstances in which seafarers
need to be able to use English

22.4 Reading and  administering parts in the STCW
writing: briefing on Convention, 1978, as amended
the STCW that pertain to English language
Convention requirements for seafarers
 finding articles about language
learning and find information
 setting an individual study plan for
improving specific aspects of
English and review the aims and
progress at regular intervals
1. read those parts in the STCW Convention, 1978, as
amended that pertain to English language
requirements for seafarers
2. scan articles about language learning and find
information
3. write an individual study plan for improving specific
aspects of English and review the aims and
progress at regular intervals
23. Describing 23.1 Listening and  Demonstrating preparation for sea 1. describe preparing for sea by using a checklist to
anchoring, mooring speaking: by using a checklist to confirm confirm completion of procedures
operations and understanding completion of procedures 2. describe preparing ship for arrival in port by using a
berthing and anchoring orders  Demonstrating preparation ship for checklist to confirm completion of necessary
unberthing and mooring arrival in port by using a checklist procedures
procedures, describe orders; describing to confirm completion of
stages in preparing berthing and necessary procedures
for sea and for arrival unberthing
in port procedures, and
stages of departure
and arrival
23.2. Reading and  recognizing anchoring, berthing 1. read and comprehend anchoring, berthing and
writing: safety and unberthing procedures unberthing procedures
instructions for  using safety instructions regarding 2. read safety instructions regarding anchoring and
anchoring and anchoring and mooring mooring procedures
mooring operations procedures 3. make notes regarding anchoring and mooring
 writing notes regarding anchoring operations in log book
and mooring operations in log
book

24. Describe an 24.1 Grammar:  discussing the difference in form
onboard procedure Present Simple and meaning between the active
Passive and Past and the passive voice in the
Simple Passive Present Simple
 use the passive voice in the
Present Simple correctly
 discussing the difference in form
and meaning between the active
and the passive voice in the Past
Simple
 Using the passive voice in the
Past Simple correctly
 demonstrating which verbs cannot
be used in the passive voice
1. demonstrate understanding of the difference in form
and meaning between the active and the passive
voice in the Present Simple
2. use the passive voice in the Present Simple
correctly
3. demonstrate understanding of the difference in form
and meaning between the active and the passive
voice in the Past Simple
4. use the passive voice in the Past Simple correctly
5. recognize which verbs cannot be used in the
passive voice