BPJ_JI4A Foreign Language I/4 - English

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Silvie Bilková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ivana Hovořáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Eva Punčochářová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Erika Putnová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Aneta Vokálová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BPJ_JI4A/T01: Mon 23. 2. to Fri 29. 5. each even Monday 13:00–14:00 114 and Tue 24. 2. to Fri 29. 5. each odd Tuesday 17:30–19:10 Virtuální místnost, P. Svobodová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
BPJ_JI4A/T02: Mon 23. 2. to Fri 29. 5. each odd Monday 17:00–18:40 114 and Tue 24. 2. to Fri 29. 5. each even Tuesday 16:30–18:10 114, P. Svobodová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
BPJ_JI4A/01: Mon 8:00–9:50 S402, except Mon 16. 2., except Mon 6. 4., E. Punčochářová
BPJ_JI4A/02: Wed 8:00–9:50 S402, except Wed 18. 2., except Wed 8. 4., E. Punčochářová
BPJ_JI4A/03: Wed 10:00–11:50 S402, except Wed 18. 2., except Wed 8. 4., E. Punčochářová
BPJ_JI4A/04: Mon 12:00–13:50 S311, except Mon 16. 2., except Mon 6. 4., M. Kovaříková
BPJ_JI4A/05: Tue 14:00–15:50 S307, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., M. Kovaříková
BPJ_JI4A/06: Wed 12:00–13:50 P302b, except Wed 18. 2., except Wed 8. 4., M. Kovaříková
BPJ_JI4A/07: Tue 8:00–9:50 S401, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., E. Putnová
BPJ_JI4A/08: Tue 10:00–11:50 S401, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., E. Putnová
BPJ_JI4A/09: Wed 12:00–13:50 S401, except Wed 18. 2., except Wed 8. 4., E. Putnová
BPJ_JI4A/10: Tue 10:00–11:50 S311, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., I. Hovořáková
BPJ_JI4A/11: Tue 12:00–13:50 P302a, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., I. Hovořáková
BPJ_JI4A/12: Tue 14:00–15:50 S402, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., L. Václavík
BPJ_JI4A/13: Tue 16:00–17:50 S402, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., L. Václavík
BPJ_JI4A/14: Thu 12:00–13:50 S402, except Thu 19. 2., except Thu 9. 4., L. Václavík
BPJ_JI4A/15: Mon 12:00–13:50 P302a, except Mon 16. 2., except Mon 6. 4., A. Vokálová
BPJ_JI4A/16: Tue 12:00–13:50 S402, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., S. Bilková
BPJ_JI4A/17: Tue 14:00–15:50 P302b, except Tue 17. 2., except Tue 7. 4., J. Hrbáčková
BPJ_JI4A/18: Thu 12:00–13:50 S313, except Thu 19. 2., except Thu 9. 4., J. Hrbáčková
BPJ_JI4A/19: No timetable has been entered into IS.
Prerequisites
(BPJ_JI3A Foreign Language I/3 - English || BPJ_CMIC Computer mediated intercultural communication || XPJ_ICAL Intercultural Communication Across Languages)
Successful completion of the subject BPJ_JI3A (PJI3A).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 480 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 415/480, only registered: 2/480
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 34 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
This is a follow-up course of the courses BPJ_JI1A, BPJ_JI2A and BPJ_JI3A and it is completion of students' overall communicative language competence targeting the Cl level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages. The emphasis is put on consolidation of advanced language structures and mastering professional language with regard to the preparation for the final language exam.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- deliver a presentation using visual aids
- understand an authentic text at advanced level
- work with such a text and present his/her opinion on the issues covered there
- use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
- produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Key topics
  • 1. U14 Legislation
  • 2. U14 Legislation
  • 3. U14 Legislation
  • 4. Writing summary.
  • 5. Writing summary.
  • 6. U15 International business
  • 7. U15 International business
  • 8. U15 International business
  • 9. U16 Corporate strategy
  • 10. U16 Corporate strategy
  • 11. U16 Corporate strategy
  • 12. Final revision
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • ASHFORD, Stephanie and Tom SMITH. Business proficiency : Wirtschaftsenglisch für Hochschule und Beruf : mit Prüfungsvorbereitung, Video-DVD und Online-Material. 1. Auflage. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, 2017, 320 stran. ISBN 9783128000671. info
    recommended literature
  • HLAVIČKOVÁ, Zuzana. Angličtina Business English : osobní a písemná komunikace, telefonování, porady, vyjednávání, prezentace. 2. vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2020, 159 stran. ISBN 9788027112975. info
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor and Janice de HAAFF. Academic English. 2. aktualizované vydání. Praha: Grada, 2018, 222 stran. ISBN 9788027108428. info
  • PATHARE, Emma and Gary PATHARE. Skillful 4. Second edition. London: Macmillan Education, 2018, 190 stran. ISBN 9781380010827. info
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/ESF:BPJ_JI4A!
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The course is taught in the form of seminars.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The course is completed with an exam - both written and oral. Students can take an oral part of the exam provided the following requirements are fulfilled:
- 80% active participation in seminars
- systematic continuous preparation and fulfilling all continuous tasks
- 60 % success rate in the final exam test
Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information
Jakékoli opisování, zaznamenávání nebo vynášení testů, používání nedovolených pomůcek jakož i komunikačních prostředků nebo jiné narušování objektivity zkoušky (zápočtu) bude považováno za nesplnění podmínek k ukončení předmětu a za hrubé porušení studijních předpisů. Následkem toho uzavře vyučující zkoušku (zápočet) hodnocením v ISu známkou "F" a děkan zahájí disciplinární řízení, jehož výsledkem může být až ukončení studia. Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher will finish the exam (credit test) by awarding grade "F" in the Information System, and the Dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination.
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Nezapisují si studenti, kteří absolvovali předmět PJI4A.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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