SA_N_AJG_2 Professional english for Logistics II.

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
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
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SA_N_AJG_2/S01: Mon 14:50–16:20 I317A, Thu 11:25–12:55 B4, L. Turinská
Prerequisites
Recommended for B2 level and completed course SA_N_AJG_1.
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 aims to provide students with professional language knowledge and skills relevant to the field of transport and logistics. It focuses on mastering key grammatical structures and enhancing communication abilities (both spoken and written) at the B2 level, as outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe industry-specific scenarios, identify main ideas, and communicate effectively within the field of logistics. They will confidently express opinions on various logistics-related topics, engage in discussions about current trends, and apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
Learning outcomes
Upon 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 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.
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
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Final test1 
Interim exam1 
Preparation for interim exam5 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial21 
Preparation for the Final Test24 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion52 
Total:1040
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 30 %
Test – final 70 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course

Interim exam: 0 - 30 points;

Final test: 0 - 70 points;

Successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points.

Students are permitted to take only one resit in this course.

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

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.
The course is also listed under the following terms SUMMER 2023.
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