N_AJL_1 English for Logistics 1

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jan Gregor, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
Bc. Lucie Švehlová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniel Raušer
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_AJL_1/L4: Sun 22. 10. 12:10–12:55 A5, 13:05–14:35 A5, 14:50–16:20 A5, 16:30–17:15 A5, Sat 25. 11. 8:00–9:30 A2, 9:40–11:10 A2, 11:25–12:55 A2, D. Raušer
N_AJL_1/S01: Wed 13:05–14:35 E5, Thu 8:00–9:30 A2, D. Raušer
Prerequisites
MAX_KOMBINOVANYCH ( 60 ) && MAX_PREZENCNICH ( 60 )
meeting the requirements and recommended completion of the following subjects: AJP_1, AJP_2, ADP_1 and ADP_2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 120 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/120, only registered: 2/120
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is the acquisition of professionally-focused language skills and knowledge in the fields of transport and logistics, including particular grammatical rules, in accordance with the descriptor of B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all the productive and receptive skills. After successful completion of the course, the graduate has such language skills to be able to describe professionally-oriented situations, express aptly the main essence of the idea or the problem and communicate very well both in the spoken and written communications. The graduate can also adopt attitudes to the given topics (see the Syllabus bellow) and using relevant language means, is able to express in a relative detail his/her opinions and viewpoints, discuss the current topics and trends in the fields and apply the theoretical knowledge in practice.
Syllabus
  • Course Syllabus: 1. Introduction to Logistics. Jobs in Logistics. 2. Activities in Logistics. Logistics Services. 3. Selected Logistics Acronyms. Product Ranges. 4. 3PL Providers. Value-Added Services. 5. Inventory Management and Procurement. 6. Continuous Replenishment. Job Advertisements. 7. Modes of Transport. 8. Transport and Handling Equipment. 9. Container Types. Types of Goods. 10. Students´Presentations. 11. Students´Presentations. 12. Revision. 13. Revision.
Literature
    required literature
  • GRUSSENDORF, M.: English for Logistics. Students' Book. Express Series. Oxford: OUP, 2009. 94 s. ISBN 9780194579452.
    recommended literature
  • FRONEK, J., Velký anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. Praha : Leda, 2007. 1523 s. ISBN 978-80-7335-114-4.
  • MASCULL, B. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced. Cambridge: Cambrige University Press, 2004. 133 s. ISBN 978-0-521-5470-4
  • MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004. 379 s. ISBN 3 125 3408405
  • BÜRGER, J. Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus, 2007. 1312 s . ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
  • KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Eurolingua English 2. Plzeň: Fraus 2009, 191 s. ISBN 80-7238-062-1.
  • LOWE, D. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. London, GBR: Kogan Page Ltd., 2002. ProQuest ebrary. Web. 27 May 2015.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Exercise
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2860
Preparation for the Final Test4050
Preparation for an oral presentation10 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5220
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
For full-time studies: Presentation / Oral task 30 %
For full-time studies: Exam test 70 %
For part-time studies: a) Presentation / Oral task - not applicable. b) Exam test 100 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course for: 1) Full-time students - First Test / Seminar Work/ … : maximum 30% (0-30 points); Final Test: maximum 70% (0-70 points); successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points. 2) Part-time students - Final Test: maximum 100% (0-100 points); successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2014, summer 2015, winter 2015, Summer 2016, winter 2016, summer 2018, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020.
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