Course Information

N_AJG_2 English language for logistics II.

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)
Mgr. Monika Lavičková (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Peka Kolafová (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_2/K4: Sun 17. 3. 8:00–9:30 E4, 9:40–11:10 E4, Sat 13. 4. 13:05–14:35 E4, 14:50–16:20 E4, 16:30–18:00 E4, Sun 19. 5. 8:00–9:30 E4, 9:40–11:10 E4, 11:25–12:55 E4, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_2/S01: Tue 9:40–11:10 N010, Thu 9:40–11:10 E4, D. Raušer

Prerequisites

It is recommended that the following courses are completed: ACJ_1 - ACJ_5 and N_AJG_1

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

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, the students 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

Having successfully completed 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 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) Planning and arranging transport. Transport options.
• 2) Measurements and dimensions.
• 3) Quotations.
• 4) Shipping goods. Markings.
• 5) Loading.
• 6) Shipment.
• 7) Shipping instructions.
• 8) Warehousing. Handling equipment.
• 9) Warehouse areas.
• 10) Warehousing and distribution capabilities.
• 11) Documentation. Finance.
• 12) Import instructions. Payment methods.
• 13) Revision.

Literature

required literature
• GRUSSENDORF, M., 2009: English for Logistics. 1st edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780194579452.

recommended literature
• BARTUŠKA, Ladislav, Karel JEŘÁBEK a Rudolf KAMPF. Logistické minimum. Druhé vydání. České Budějovice: Katedra dopravy a logistiky, VŠTE v Českých Budějovicích, 2016. 91 s. ISBN 978-80-7468-073-1.
• LOWE, D., 2002. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. 1st edition. London: Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN 978-0749435714.

Forms of Teaching

Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Block - seminar

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Continuous assessment	1	1
Preparation for continuous assessment	5	5
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	21	45
Preparation for the Final Test	24	36
Final test	1	1
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	16
Total:	104	104

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

Test – final 70 %
Continuous assessment 30 %

Exam conditions

Continuous assessment

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

Final Test

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 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

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) must notify the teacher of this fact no later than the second week of the semester. Students with ISPs must complete a semester exam and the final test. The semester exam will take place on a date agreed with the teacher. The date must be agreed with the teacher no later than two weeks before the end of the teaching period. In case of any questions, please contact the course guarantor.

N_AJG_2 English language for logistics II.

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. Monika Peka Kolafová (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_2/G3: Sun 16. 4. 8:00–9:30 D616, 9:40–11:10 D616, 11:25–12:55 D616, Sat 13. 5. 16:30–18:00 D616, 18:10–19:40 D616, Sat 27. 5. 13:05–14:35 B5, 14:50–16:20 B5, 16:30–18:00 B5, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_2/S01: Tue 16:30–18:00 E7, Thu 11:25–12:55 E7, D. Raušer

Prerequisites

It is recommended that the following courses are completed: ACJ_1 - ACJ_5 and N_AJG_1

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

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, the students 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

Having successfully completed 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 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) Planning and arranging transport. Transport options.
• 2) Measurements and dimensions.
• 3) Quotations.
• 4) Shipping goods. Markings.
• 5) Loading.
• 6) Shipment.
• 7) Shipping instructions.
• 8) Warehousing. Handling equipment.
• 9) Warehouse areas.
• 10) Warehousing and distribution capabilities.
• 11) Documentation. Finance.
• 12) Import instructions. Payment methods.
• 13) Revision.

Literature

required literature
• GRUSSENDORF, M., 2009: English for Logistics. 1st edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780194579452.

recommended literature
• MASCULL, B., 2004. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced. 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambrige University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-5470-4.
• KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ, 2009. Eurolingua English 2. 1. vydání. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 80-7238-062-1.
• BÜRGER, J., 2007. Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
• LOWE, D., 2002. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. 1st edition. London: Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN 978-0749435714.
• 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
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Continuous assessment	1	1
Preparation for continuous assessment	5	5
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	21	45
Preparation for the Final Test	24	36
Final test	1	1
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	16
Total:	104	104

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

Test – final 70 %
Continuous assessment 30 %

Exam conditions

Continuous assessment

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

Final Test

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 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

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) must notify the teacher of this fact no later than the second week of the semester. Students with ISPs must complete a semester exam and the final test. The semester exam will take place on a date agreed with the teacher. The date must be agreed with the teacher no later than two weeks before the end of the teaching period. In case of any questions, please contact the course guarantor.

N_AJG_2 English language for logistics II.

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)
Mgr. Monika Peka Kolafová (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_2/G2: Sat 5. 3. 8:00–9:30 D515, 9:40–11:10 D515, 11:25–12:55 D515, Sun 6. 3. 14:50–16:20 D515, 16:30–18:00 D515, Sun 15. 5. 8:00–9:30 D515, 9:40–11:10 D515, 11:25–12:55 D515, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_2/S01: Wed 9:40–11:10 E6, Fri 14:50–16:20 E5, D. Raušer

Prerequisites

It is recommended that the following courses are completed: ACJ_1 - ACJ_5 and N_AJG_1

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

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, the students 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

Having successfully completed 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 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) Planning and arranging transport. Transport options.
• 2) Measurements and dimensions.
• 3) Quotations.
• 4) Shipping goods. Markings.
• 5) Loading.
• 6) Shipment.
• 7) Shipping instructions.
• 8) Warehousing. Handling equipment.
• 9) Warehouse areas.
• 10) Warehousing and distribution capabilities.
• 11) Documentation. Finance.
• 12) Import instructions. Payment methods.
• 13) Revision.

Literature

required literature
• GRUSSENDORF, M., 2009: English for Logistics. 1st edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780194579452.

recommended literature
• MASCULL, B., 2004. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced. 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambrige University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-5470-4.
• 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.
• 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
Teaching Block - seminar

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	26	40
Preparation for the Final Test	16	48
Oral presentation	10
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	16
Total:	104	104

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

Test – mid-term 30 %
Test – final 70 %

Exam conditions

Mid-Term Test

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

Final Test

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 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

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.

N_AJG_2 English language for logistics II.

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)
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_2/G1: Sat 13. 3. 13:05–14:35 B5, 14:50–16:20 B5, 16:30–18:00 B5, Sun 18. 4. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, Sun 2. 5. 8:00–9:30 E4, 9:40–11:10 E4, 11:25–12:55 E4, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_2/S01: Thu 14:50–16:20 D616, Fri 13:05–14:35 A3, D. Raušer

Prerequisites

meeting requirements and successful completion of the following subjects: AJP_1, AJP_2, ADP_1, ADP_2 and N_AJG_1

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

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, the students 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

Having successfully completed 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 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) Planning and arranging transport. Transport options.
• 2) Measurements and dimensions.
• 3) Quotations.
• 4) Shipping goods. Markings.
• 5) Loading.
• 6) Shipment.
• 7) Shipping instructions.
• 8) Warehousing. Handling equipment.
• 9) Warehouse areas.
• 10) Warehousing and distribution capabilities.
• 11) Documentation. Finance.
• 12) Import instructions. Payment methods.
• 13) Revision.

Literature

required literature
• GRUSSENDORF, M., 2009: English for Logistics. 1st edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780194579452.

recommended literature
• KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ, 2009. Eurolingua English 2. 1. vydání. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 80-7238-062-1.
• LOWE, D., 2002. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. 1st edition. London: Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN 978-0749435714.
• 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.

Forms of Teaching

Seminar
Tutorial

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Competition
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	26	40
Preparation for the Final Test	16	48
Oral presentation	10
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	16
Total:	104	104

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

For full-time studies: Oral presentation 30 %
For full-time studies: Exam test 70 %
For part-time studies: Exam test 100 %

Exam conditions

Full-time form of study:

At least 70% attendance in seminars. Absences in the range of a maximum of 30% must be excused and the apology must be accepted by the teacher (the reason for the apology is to be approved by the teacher).

Final Test: 0–70 points may be obtained

Part-time form of study:

Final Test: 0–100 points may be obtained

Successful graduates of the course have to obtain at least 70 % {i.e. 70 points).

Please note: The final test includes questions within the range of B2 level descriptor (not only based on the textbook).

Language of instruction

Czech

Teacher's information

Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of VŠTE, or ITB (Student attendance recording at ITB). Full-time students are obliged to attend at least 70 % of lectures and seminars.

Lessons will be online via MS Teams in accordance with the schedule.

N_AJG_2 Anglický jazyk odborný pro logistiku II

The course is not taught in winter 2024

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Libuše Turinská
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

Prerequisites (in Czech)

OBOR(CAP)

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

• Logistics (programme VŠTE, S_LOG)
• Logistics (programme VŠTE, LOG) (2)

Language of instruction

Czech

N_AJG_2 Anglický jazyk odborný pro logistiku II

The course is not taught in winter 2023

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

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

Prerequisites (in Czech)

OBOR(CAP)

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

• Logistics (programme VŠTE, S_LOG)
• Logistics (programme VŠTE, LOG) (2)

Language of instruction

Czech

N_AJG_2 Anglický jazyk odborný pro logistiku II

The course is not taught in winter 2022

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

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

Prerequisites (in Czech)

OBOR(CAP)

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

• Logistics (programme VŠTE, S_LOG)
• Logistics (programme VŠTE, LOG) (2)

Language of instruction

Czech

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