VŠTE:S_N_AJL_2 English for Logistics 2 - Course Information

S_N_AJL_2 English for Logistics 2

Extent and Intensity

2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jan Gregor, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (assistant)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (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

S_N_AJL_2/S01: Tue 9:40–11:10 B4, D. Raušer

Prerequisites

FORMA(P)
meeting the requirements and recommended completion of the subjects of of AJP_1, AJP_2, ADP_1 and 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.

Learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the subject, the 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 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. 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 and other selected Inventory management techniques. 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.

Literature

required literature
• GRUSSENDORF, M. English for Logistics, Student´s Book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. 94 s. ISBN 9780194579452.

recommended literature
• MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. 379 s. ISBN 3 125 3408405
• MASCULL, B. Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced. Cambridge: Cambrige University Press, 2004. 133 s. ISBN 978-0-521-5470-4
• LOWE, D. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. London, GBR: Kogan Page Ltd., 2002. ProQuest ebrary. Web. 27 May 2015.

Forms of Teaching

Seminar
Exercise

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Competition
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	28	60
Preparation for the Final Test	40	50
Preparation for an oral presentation	10
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	20
Total:	130	130

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

Test – final
Presentation
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

1) 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. 2) 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

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

General note: Erasmus.

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