商务英语实务教案.ppt

International Trade Practices商务英语实务 Chapter One International Trade I. Concept of International Trade II. Reasons for International Trade III. Invisible trade IV. Benefits of International Trade 1. Concept International trade, also known as foreign trade or overseas trade, is the exchange of goods and services between countries. It concerns trade operations of both import and export and includes the purchase and sale of visible and invisible goods. 2. International trade and domestic trade 1) the fundamental characteristics that makes I. T. different from domestic trade is that I. T. involves activities that take place across national borders. 2) Other differences: -foreign languages and under foreign laws, customs and regulations. -information be difficult to obtain. -foreign currency transactions(外汇交易） -cultural differences -control and communication systems are more complex for foreign trade than for D.T. -Risk levels/management 3.Reasons for International Trade 1) resource reasons 2) economic reasons (C. A/ A.A) 3) Other reasons: different consumption preferences (不同的消费偏好）；political objectives (政治目的） 4. Invisible trade 1) definition: It refers to the exchange of services between countries. 2)classification: transportation, insurance, tourism, remittances, etc. 5. Benefits of I.T -Cheaper goods or services -greater variety （更多种类） -wider market for the supplying country（为供应国提供更广阔的市场) -economic growth (经济增长） Teaching Objectives To let the students know the role and concept of the trade terms To make student know the obligations and responsibilities of seller and buyer for each trade term II. Background Information People from different countries of different cultures have different understandings on the same word. Sending goods from one country to another, as part of a commercial transaction, can be a risky business. Frequently parties to a contract are unaware of the different trading practices in their respecti