N_AJG_1 English for Logistics 1

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2021
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. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Vlasáková (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/G2: Sat 13. 11. 8:00–9:30 D616, 9:40–11:10 D616, 11:25–12:55 D616, Sun 28. 11. 8:00–9:30 D616, 9:40–11:10 D616, 11:25–12:55 D616, Sun 12. 12. 13:05–14:35 D616, 14:50–16:20 D616, D. Studenovský
N_AJG_1/S01: Tue 14:50–16:20 E5, Thu 9:40–11:10 E5, D. Raušer
Prerequisites
meeting requirements and recommended completion of the following subjects: AJP_1, AJP_2, ADP_1 and ADP_2
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, 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, 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 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. 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 – 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
  • 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.
  • LOWE, D., 2002. Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. 1st edition. London: Kogan Page Ltd. ISBN 978-0749435714.
  • BÜRGER, J., 2007. Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Exercise
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Project Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Semester exam10 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2454
Preparation for the Final Test1834
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5216
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
Semester exam 30 %
Exam conditions
Semester Exam

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 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
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 ITB (Evidence of attendance of students at ITB). It is required for full-time students to have 70% attendance of the course {except for lectures} in a semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, summer 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (winter 2021, recent)
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