NABP1003 Academic formation and skills - Seamanship

Contents and structure

"Danning og akademisk håndverk - sjømannskap". Direct translation of the Norwegian title is not possible as the English language has no equivalent to "Danning". In very general terms it stands for those qualities that a human must possess to be considered a decent and civilized member of society. Hence, the chosen English title is: Decency and academic craftmanship - seamanship.

The course aims to develop students’ knowledge of various professions, their understanding of their own field of study, and their ability to reflect on knowledge and ethics. This is viewed in the context of sustainable development to promote perspectives and theories that enhance understanding of contemporary globalization and provide a foundation for addressing complex and unforeseen challenges. The course encourages students to be active and curious, take responsibility for their own learning, and develop innovative abilities.

Decency ("danning") concerns the relationship between the individual and the community. To be an integrated and valued member of the community, the individual must behave in a way that contributes to a good life for both others and themselves. "Danning" (decency) is the umbrella term for the knowledge and skills individuals need to be valued members of the community. "Danning" enhances individuals’ ability to tackle future challenges and is thus an important prerequisite for the continued existence of civilized, sustainable, and free societies.

"Danning" and education mutually reinforce each other. Education is about acquiring knowledge, skills, and abilities, while "danning" is about knowing how to apply that knowledge for the common good in a rapidly changing world.

The writing process is central to academic education, and academic craftsmanship in this course is linked to writing academic texts.

The course takes place during the first semester of the program and is worth 10 credits. It consists of a common part worth 5 credits and a discipline-specific part worth 5 credits. The common and discipline-specific parts form an integrated unit in the teaching.

The content of the course includes ethics, theory of science, scientific methods, sustainability, academic writing, information literacy, source usage, communication, collaboration, and professional knowledge.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has knowledge of key problematic issues within the maritime field and within the sciences in general.
• Has knowledge of communication and collaboration, with a particular focus on communication and teamwork onboard ships, between ships, and between ships and shore.
• Has knowledge of ethics.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can reflect on key problematic issues within the maritime field and the sciences in general, and is able to incorporate ethical considerations related to these.
• Can locate, evaluate, and use various knowledge sources and digital tools for personal knowledge development.
• Can develop, revise, and finalize a professional text that meets academic standards.

General Competence

The candidate:

• Can plan and carry out diverse tasks over time, both independently and as part of a group.
• Can convey and discuss key subject matter, and critically evaluate their profession and science in general.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Both ordinary and flipped pedagogy is used. Teaching includes seminars, student activities and lectures. Digital resources are available on Convas.

Students will receive supervision.

Compulsory learning activities

Mandatory learning activities must be approved before the student can sit for the exam in the course:

• Individual written assignment: The student must write an academic text related to their profession or field of study.
• Digital course on information literacy: To develop skills in locating, evaluating, and utilizing various knowledge sources and digital tools for personal knowledge development.
• Note-taking exercises: As part of academic writing, students must take written notes from all oral presentations delivered by external representatives from the maritime industry. Mandatory submissions of notes from all such presentations are required.
• Participation in group work: This involves presenting the content of their written work, as well as reflecting on and discussing topics within their field of study and the sciences in general.

Attendance requirements for mandatory learning activities are set at 80%, in accordance with the regulations for studies and exams at HVL §8-4(3). This includes the note taking excersises.

If at student does not complete a mandatory learning activity on time, or the activity is not approved, the student has the right to make one new attempt. This rule does not apply to the note taking excersises where the 80% rule applies exclusively.

Assessment

Written group assignment, 2000 words +/- 10%

Assessment: Passed / Not passed

New exam: If the exam i not passed the students may hand in a rewritten version within the deadline that will be no later than at the end of the following semester.

Examination support material

Any

For more information concerning us of artifical intelligence and large language models, see: Innlevering av heimeeksamen og oppgåver - Høgskulen på Vestlandet (hvl.no)

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