English for Logisticians

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge in the English language and training in scientific writing, focusing on the areas of air transportation and logistics. This includes correct use of technical language and style, application of logical reasoning and ability to provide concise summaries of longer text. The course will also give students the opportunity to develop and expand their vocabulary, in particular in areas which they can be expected to encounter in their professional lives. Moreover, the course will enable the students to gain in-depth knowledge of current logistic topics, and analyze and discuss that knowledge.

After completing the course, the student is expected be able to:

• Read, understand and discuss English texts of different kinds, in particular texts connected to air transportation and logistics
• Extract technical content from popular articles written by non-specialists (journalists, reporters, etc.); expand the content and comment on it
• Show command of a more specialist vocabulary and terminology of the kind used in the field of air transportation and logistics
• Present information in a way that is easy to follow by the others
• Intelligently and objectively critique the work of others
• Formulate and argue for personal ideas and viewpoints
• Summarize a longer text

Content

Texts connected to air transportation and logistics are read and discussed. Training is given in writing skills and presentation techniques. This includes revision and work with style and text coherence. Writing skills will be practised through reports and summaries. Presentations techniques will be practised through final presentations.

The subject content will focus specifically upon the air transportation and logistics areas such as building of airport infrastructure, the environmental effects of flying or city planning.