N_AJG_1 English for Logistics 1

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. David Studenovský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Frederik De Feyter, MSc (assistant)
Mgr. Jitka Janoušková (assistant)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (assistant)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (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_AJG_1/K4: Sat 23. 9. 8:00–9:30 D516, 9:40–11:10 D516, 11:25–12:55 D516, 13:05–14:35 D516, Sat 18. 11. 8:00–9:30 D516, 9:40–11:10 D516, 11:25–12:55 D516, 13:05–14:35 D516, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_1/S03: Mon 30. 10. to Sun 17. 12. Thu 13:05–14:35 E7, Wed 9:40–11:10 E6, D. Raušer
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the following courses are completed: ACJ_1 - ACJ_5
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course learning objective is to acquire professionally oriented foreign language knowledge as well as productive and receptive skills in various areas of transport and logistics, including corresponding grammatical rules, in accordance with B2 level descriptor of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Having successfully completed the course, students have such language capabilities to be able to describe professionally oriented situations, aptly address the main essence of an idea or a problem and present themselves very well in both oral and written communication.
Furthermore, they can also adopt different attitudes to issues related to the topics listed below (see the course Syllabus), and using relevant language means, they are able to express their opinions and viewpoints in relative detail, discuss current events and trends in the studied field and apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
understand the main ideas of complex texts regarding concrete as well as abstract topics;
communicate and interact with others using a corresponding degree of fluency and accuracy;
follow even more complex lines of argument provided the given topic is reasonably familiar;
take an active part in discussions, including professional or technical discussions in the field of Logistics;
explain their viewpoints on particular issues, while giving possible advantages and disadvantages of various options;
produce clear and detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Logistics. Jobs in Logistics.
  • 2. Activities in Logistics. Logistics Services.
  • 3. Selected Logistics Acronyms. Product Ranges.
  • 4. 3PL.
  • 5. Value-Added Services.
  • 6. Inventory Management and Procurement.
  • 7. Continuous Replenishment. Job Advertisements.
  • 8. Modes of Transport.
  • 9. Transport and Handling Equipment.
  • 10. Container Types. Types of Goods.
  • 11. Professional vocabulary practice – reading professional texts.
  • 12. Students´ Presentations.
  • 13. Revision.
Literature
    required literature
  • GRUSSENDORF, M., 2009: English for Logistics. 1st edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780194579452.
    recommended literature
  • LOWE, D., 2002. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. 1st edition. London: Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN 978-0749435714.
  • KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ, 2009. Eurolingua English 2. 1. vydání. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 80-7238-062-1.
  • MASCULL, B., 2004. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced. 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambrige University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-5470-4.
  • BÜRGER, J., 2007. Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
  • BARTUŠKA, Ladislav, Karel JEŘÁBEK and Rudolf KAMPF. Logistické minimum (Logistical minimum). Druhé vydání. České Budějovice: Katedra dopravy a logistiky, VŠTE v Českých Budějovicích, 2016, 91 pp. ISBN 978-80-7468-073-1. info
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Block - seminar
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Project Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Semester Exam11
Preparation for the Mid-term Test55
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2445
Preparation for the Final Test2136
Final Test11
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5216
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
Semester exam 30 %
Exam conditions
Semester Exam (Full-Time and Part-Time Studies)

It is 30% of the total evaluation of the course and 0-30 points may be achieved here. The exam takes place according to a schedule created by a course guarantor and, similar to the Final test, it requires knowledge according to B2 level descriptor of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Final Test (Full-Time and Part-Time Studies)

It is 70% of the total evaluation of the course and 0-70 points may be achieved here. The maximum score to be achieved from both parts is therefore 100. The Final test is taken in an electronic form which may be accessed during a specified period in the Institute's Information System. To successfully complete the course, a minimum of 70% (i.e. 70 points) must be achieved.

Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of the Institute (Attendance record of students at VŠTE). It is required for full-time students to have at least 70% attendance of the course.

Students with an individual study plan (ISP) carry out their Continuous Assessment (Semester Exam) at a time agreed on with their respective course teacher. After their ISP has been officially approved, the teacher is to be informed of that by the students at once. Unless it is done so, the ISP shall not be taken into account. The course guarantor may be contacted in case of any quesries.

More information on Continuous Assessment dates and arrangements is sent by the subject guarantor via the Institute email.

The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, summer 2021, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2024.
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