English for Logistics (5 cr)
Code: VV00EQ41-3001
General information
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Logistiikka ja merenkulku
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Ahvenainen
Groups
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LLKT22SDDouble Degree in Business Logistics
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LOKT22SDDouble Degree in Logistics Engineering
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VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
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LOKT20SPLogistics, full-time studies
Objective
You understand and can use concepts, expressions and vocabulary needed when describing or discussing intelligent logistics.
You can write stylish text in English for a report or an essay.
You further develop the skills needed to discuss and present in English.
Content
What concepts, expressions and vocabulary to do you need to understand texts depicting intelligent logistics?
How do you write better reports and essays in English?
How do you discuss and present compellingly and clearly in English ?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material provided by the teacher in Learn environments and 0-12-818281-4 Dimitrakopoulos, G., Uden, L., Varlamis, I., 2020. The Future of Intelligent Transport Systems.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
It is possible to complete the course as an independent package, which includes a longish presentation to be videorecorded and its self-assessment, report and its self-assessment, and an exam in Exam aquarium where the knowledge of vocabulary is demonstrated. It is obligatory to agree on the independent option with the teacher at the beginning of the course.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
No link to field.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
9 contact classes, minimum requirement attending 6 classes.
Small presentation.
A piece of text for the functional specification (the same specification as in ITS intelligent logistics course).
Final essay in Learn Environment.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 cr= 135 hours of student work.
18 h contact classes, 115 hours of independent work.
Further information
To be implemented in collaboration with course ITS intelligent transport systems. It is recommended to study these two course simultaneously.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
The student must participate in at least six (6) classes.
Presentation and functional specification text with a pass grade.
Passed home essay in Learn environment.
Qualifications
Professional English or equivalent skills.It is recommendable to take this course if your grade in Professional English is 3 or better