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

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

2025

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

Logistics English