N_AJL_1 English for Logistics 1

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/4. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (seminar tutor)
Bc. David Šilha (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Zuzana Rowland, MBA, PhD.
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
OBOR ( CAP )
recommended completion of and meeting the requirements for the subjects AJP_1, AJP_2 and ADP_1, ADP_2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
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 spoken and written communications. The graduate can also adopt attitudes to the given topics (see below the syllabus) and using relevant language means, is able to in a relative detail express his/her opinions and viewpoints, discuss the current topics and trends in the fields and apply the theoretical knowledge in practice.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to logistics, A Brief Overview of Jobs in logistics. 2. Regular activities in logistics, Logistics services. 3. Selected logistics acronyms, Product ranges. 4. Services of 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. 10. Types of goods. 11. Students´presentations related to the current trends and aspects of the studied field. 12. Students´presentations related to the current trends and aspects of the studied field. 13. Revision
Literature
    required literature
  • GRUSSENDORF, M.Express Series: English for Logistics, SB. Oxford : OUP, 2009. 94 s. ISBN 9780194579452.
    recommended literature
  • BÜRGER, J., Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus, 2007. 1312 s . ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
  • FRONEK, J., Velký anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. Praha : Leda, 2007. 1523 s. ISBN 978-80-7335-114-4.
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 part-time studies:presentation / oral task - not applicable
For full-time and part-time studies:Exam test 70 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course for 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. Grading of the course for 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, winter 2015, Summer 2016, winter 2016, winter 2017, summer 2018, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020.
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