B_ACJ_4a English language

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Bartušková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavlína Bartušková
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_ACJ_4a/K02: Sat 21. 2. 11:25–12:55 D616, Sun 29. 3. 8:00–12:30 D616, Sun 19. 4. 13:05–17:35 D616, Sun 26. 4. 11:25–12:55 D616, P. Bartušková
B_ACJ_4a/S01: Mon 13:05–14:35 H209, Fri 8:00–9:30 D617, P. Bartušková
Prerequisites
B1 English level
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course learning objective is to deepen knowledge of students in accordance with B2- level descriptor of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, to further develop their understanding of longer speeches, following even more complex exchange of views and understanding of longer articles and reports that deal with current topics. Students can also express themselves clearly on a number of issues and participate in conversations fluently and spontaneously, as well as write comprehensible and detailed texts on a wide range of themes.
Learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, all students will be able to: • 1. understand longer spoken speeches on topics they are familiar with; • 2. understand texts from fields of study they deal with; • 3. understand in detail texts from areas that interest them; • 4. communicate their opinions and thoughts that concern different topics they are interested in; • 5. write texts on various topics that interest them in such a way that details are recorded and the texts are comprehensible.
Syllabus
  • 1. Extraordinary life situations
  • 2. Feelings
  • 3. Unreal conditions
  • 4. Wish structures
  • 5. Feelings, - ed/-ing adjectives and verbs
  • 6. Ecology
  • 7. Music and emotions
  • 8. Gerunds and infinitives
  • 9. Lifestyle, Sleeping habits
  • 10. Habits
  • 11. Modern days, lifestyle
  • 12. Past modals
  • 13. Arguments
  • 14. Verbs
  • 15. Verbs of senses
  • 16. Description of a person
  • 17. Human body
  • 18. Body language and non-verbal communication
  • 19. Acting and actors
  • 20. Crime and punishment
  • 21. The passive
  • 22. Online criminality
  • 23. TV, the press
  • 24. Reporting verbs
  • 25. Media
  • 26. Summary and revision
Literature
    required literature
  • LATHAM-KOENIG, C. and C. OXENDEN, 2019. English File Upper-intermediate. 3rd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19- 455840-2.
    recommended literature
  • LAND, C., 2011. Nemluvte Czenglicky: zbavte se nejčastějších chyb v angličtině. Brno: Brno Computer Press. ISBN 978-80-251-3519-8.
  • MURPHY, R., 2012. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers. 4th edit. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Consultation
Teaching Block - seminar
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Brainstorming
Partner Teaching
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test55
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2347
Preparation for the Final Test2436
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5216
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 30 %
Test – final 70 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course both for full-time and part-time students: a semester exam during the semester, written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course need to gain at least 70 points (from both parts together). Continuous assessment: Semester exam 30 % (e.g. speaking exam, listening, writing, reading comprehension) Final test: Final test using ROPOT in the IS (70 %)
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of the Institute (Attendance record of students at VŠTE). Full-time students are required to participate in at least 70 % of the seminars. They are also required to actively participate in the seminars and fulfill tasks assigned by their teachers.

Students with an individual study plan (ISP) must notify the teacher of this fact no later than the second week of the semester. Students with ISPs must complete a semester exam and the final test. The semester exam will take place on a date agreed with the teacher. The date must be agreed with the teacher no later than two weeks before the end of the teaching period. In case of any questions, please contact the course guarantor. If a student does not hold a certificate of the required level but their knowledge corresponds to the required exit level, they may request that the instructor administer a placement test. If the test is completed with a score of 80% or higher, the student’s attendance will not be monitored in the given semester. However, the student is still required, in agreement with the instructor, to complete ongoing assessments and the final assessment at the usual times (according to the instructor’s instructions).
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