Estudia

• 1G- Ser hàbil en la comunicació, tant per escrit com verbalment, en l'idioma propi i en altres llengües estrangeres
• 3G- Saber elaborar i defensar arguments i resoldre problemes dins de l'àrea d'estudi, convertint un problema empíric en un objectiu d'investigació i presentar conclusions

1. EFFICIENCY AND VALUE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN: Discussing the importance of an efficient supply chain for success and profitability; using the supply chain to increase sales; describing processes to add value to the supply chain; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

2. THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN: Operating in the global supply chain; the logistics challenges of global businesses; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

3. RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS: The importance of good supplier relationships; choosing good suppliers for an efficient supply chain; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

4. MINIMIZING RISKS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: Minimizing risks with suppliers; managing unexpected events and disasters; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

5. GLOBAL SOURCING AND MANUFACTURING: Developments in global manufacturing and sourcing; outsourcing production abroad; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

6. ETHICAL SOURCING: Managing unethical practices in supplier companies; the moral dilemma of depending on suppliers in developing countries; Logistics vocabulary and collocations. Language skills: C1 Advanced Cambridge exam preparation.

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• Adrian Pilbeam and Nina O'Driscoll (2010). Market Leader Logistics Management. Pearson Longman.
• Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles (2012). Destination C1 and C2. Macmillan.
• Martin Hewings (2005). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
• Roy Norris and Amanda French (2014). Ready for Advanced. Macmillan.
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Activitats d'avaluació:

Continuous Assessment (Convocatòria Ordinària Continuada):
In order to follow the continuous assessment, students need to follow the assessment activities described above in the “Activitats d’avaluació” section. Continuous assessment will follow the weighting specified there.

Minimum requirements to pass: In order to pass the continuous assessment, the weighted average mark of all assessment activities must be at least 5. If the student does not pass the continuous assessment, they will have a chance to take a resit examination (Convocatòria Extraordinària).


One-Off Assessment (Convocatòria Ordinària Única):
This type of assessment is for students who opt for a single one-off assessment (giving up their continuous assessment rights). The One-Off Assessment is a test which combines all contents and skills of the course, and which is worth 100% of the mark, weighted as described in the “Avaluació única” section.

Minimum requirements to pass: In order to pass the one-off assessment, the weighted average mark must be at least 5. If the student does not pass the one-off assessment, they will have a chance to take a resit examination (Convocatòria Extraordinària).


Resit Examination (Convocatòria Extraordinària):
Students who have not passed the “Convocatòria Ordinària” (through Continuous Assessment or One-Off Assessment) will have to sit a test which combines all contents and skills of the course, and which will be worth 100% of the mark, weighted in the same way as the “Avaluació Única”.

Minimum requirements to pass: In order to pass, the weighted average mark must be at least 5.


*All tests and exams are corrected according to the Cambridge exams scale.

Criteris específics de la nota «No Presentat»:
Segons normativa de la Universitat de Girona: La qualificació de "No Presentat" exhaureix convocatòria de qualificació als efectes previstos en la normativa de Permanència i progressió en estudis de grau de la Universitat de Girona.

Avaluació única:
One-off Assessment requirements follow the Universitat de Girona norms:

"Es podrà sol·licitar l’avaluació única per a una o més assignatures quan la persona interessada consideri que no pot sotmetre’s a avaluació continuada per:
1. Incompatibilitats laborals irresolubles (no es consideren les pràctiques externes).
2. Problemes de salut de llarga durada.
3. Motius familiars greus.
4. Existència de dificultats acadèmiques rellevants per poder seguir l’avaluació continuada d’assignatures no superades i matriculades en segona convocatòria o posterior.

Els estudiants interessats han de sol·licita-ho a través de la secretaria en xarxa, adjuntant la documentació pertinent, i els terminis seran:
Assignatures anuals: 13/10/2025 "

-One-off assessment:

The one-off exam (convocatòria ordinària/extraordinària) consists of four parts: Speaking (40%), Listening (20%), Reading (20%), and Written Part (20%).

Requisits mínims per aprovar:
In order to pass the course, the minimum required mark is 5.

Teachers will have specific tutoring hours, which will be posted on Moodle and here: https://mediterrani.com/ca/serveis-academics/tutories-personalitzades/. Tutoring sessions might take place face-to-face or online, as requested by students.

Face-to-face ones will take place at: Despatx Idiomes - c/ Consell de Cent, 143, 08015 Barcelona.

Virtual ones will take place either through Moodle, email, or platforms like Google Meet, Teams, or Zoom.

It is advisable to set up an appointment via email with the teacher to ensure their availability.

General information will be shared via Moodle. Teachers might contact students via Moodle or via email. Teacher’s emails will be found on Moodle.

The course will take Gender Perspective into account in all units.


In terms of Sustainable Development Goals (Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible (ODS)), the course works on the following: 1. Fi de la pobresa, 2. Fam zero, 3. Salut i benestar, 4. Educació de qualitat, 5. Igualtat de gènere, 7. Energia assequible i no contaminant, 8. Treball decent i creixement econòmic, 9. Indústria, innovació i infraestructures, 10. Reducció de les desigualtats, 11. Ciutats i comunitats sostenibles, 12. Producció i consum responsable, 15. Vida d’ecosistemes terrestres, 16. Pau, justícies i institucions sòlides.


In terms of Soft Skills (competències transversals), the course works on the following: 1. Resiliència, 2. Pensament crític, 3. Compromís, 4. Integritat, 5. Empatia., 6. Treball en equip, 7. Propensió al creixement, 8. Aprenentatge constant i independent, 9. Comunicació, 10. Creativitat i Innovació, 12. Habilitats digitals, 13. Cortesia, 14. Flexibilitat, 15. Professionalitat, 16. Responsabilitat, 17. Actitud cap al treball, 18. Confiança, 19. Lideratge, 20. Ètica professional, 21. Resolució de conflictes, 22. Resolució de problemes, 23. Negociació.


Attendance will be taken in class.


Students are advised against plagiarism or any form of cheating. Any proven case of plagiarism or cheating will automatically be marked as a “0” (zero).


Continuous assessment students who have missed an exam or assessed task will be assessed on those contents on the corresponding official date provided by the university ("Convocatòria Ordinària"). They will have 2 hours to sit all the tests they missed.


Exam dates will be announced in due time.

• Anglès I
• Anglès II