Logistics English

Brief description

  • Modes of transport
  • Distribution
  • The supply chain
  • Packing, marking, and labels
  • Containerisation
  • INCO Terms
  • Imports and exports
  • Methods of international payment
  • Insurance
  • Production and operations management
  • Factory location
  • Inventory management
  • Warehousing
  • Just-in-time
  • Quality management
  • Retail logistics
  • Inventory management

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

  • Course reader
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Supply Chain Management: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Logistics: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Face-to-face learning (input, discussions, role plays, presentations, written activities), case studies, distance learning, blended learning, support through various media

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment:

  • Regular written quizzes 60%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Participation and performance in class, homework, and assignments 20%

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English CEFR Level B2

Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

4.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

3 WS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course students are able to use their extended specific English vocabulary in logistics terminology to

  • describe the nature of goods
  • apply the correct form of international payment
  • use INCO terms correctly in international trade
  • use and apply correct packing, markings, and labels in transport of dangerous goods
  • describe modes of transport and their characteristics
  • talk about the vital elements in a supply chain
  • describe exact measurements of consignments on the phone
  • calculate transport costs
  • correspond about adequate insurance cover for consignments
  • document the procedures in transportation
  • reflect and discuss logistics and transport issues
  • manage inventory
  • confirm shipping arrangements• Course reader
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Supply Chain Management: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Logistics: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • advise about the dos and don’ts of loading a shipping container

Course code

0391-21-01-VZ-DE-36