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ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS V LAWYERS V
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
LecturerLecturer
Prof.dr.sc. Lelija SočanacProf.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30
h, Gundulićeva 10, Office 5h, Gundulićeva 10, Office 5 E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]@pravo.hr
Textbook:Textbook:
Alison Riley, Alison Riley, English for LawEnglish for Law .- Harlow : .- Harlow : Longman, 2004Longman, 2004
General DictionariesGeneral Dictionaries
Bujas, Željko, Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnikengleski rječnik .- Zagreb: Nakladni .- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999zavod Globus, 1999
Bujas, Željko, Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnikhrvatski rječnik .- Zagreb : Nakladni .- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus,zavod Globus,
Advanced Learner’s DictionariesAdvanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)(Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)
Law DictionariesLaw Dictionaries
GaGaččiićć, Milica, Milica, , Englesko-hrvatski Englesko-hrvatski rjerječčnik prava, menik prava, međunarodnih odnosa, đunarodnih odnosa, kriminalistike, kriminologije i kriminalistike, kriminologije i forenzičforenzičnih znanostinih znanosti. . Zagreb : Zagreb : Naklada LjevakNaklada Ljevak, 2004 , 2004
GaGaččiićć, Milica, Milica, , Englesko-hrvatski Englesko-hrvatski rjerječčnik prava, menik prava, međunarodnih i đunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.knjiga, 2010.
Law DictionariesLaw Dictionaries
Black's Law DictionaryBlack's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004.Garner.- Thomson West, 2004.
Collin, P.H., Collin, P.H., Dictionary of LawDictionary of Law .- .- London : Bloomsbury, 2004London : Bloomsbury, 2004
Osborn’s Osborn’s Concise Law DictionaryConcise Law Dictionary .- .- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001Sweet and Maxwell, 2001
Oxford Dictionary of LawOxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006.2006.
Tempus study roomTempus study room
Trg m. Tita 3 (next to the bookshop)Trg m. Tita 3 (next to the bookshop) Monday – Friday 10.00 – 14.00hMonday – Friday 10.00 – 14.00h
TIMETABLETIMETABLEWednesday, 13.00-14.30, Lecture room IXWednesday, 13.00-14.30, Lecture room IX
15 Oct: Introduction15 Oct: Introduction 22 Oct: Unit 7: Private Law – 22 Oct: Unit 7: Private Law –
Contract: Section One (A-C)Contract: Section One (A-C) 29 Oct: 7 April: Private Law – 29 Oct: 7 April: Private Law –
Contract: Section One (D-E)Contract: Section One (D-E) 5 Nov: Private Law – Contract: 5 Nov: Private Law – Contract:
Section Two Section Two 19 Nov: Public Law – Criminal Law: 19 Nov: Public Law – Criminal Law:
Section One Section One
TimetableTimetable
26 Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: 26 Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section TwoSection Two
3 Dec. Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal 3 Dec. Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section ThreeLaw: Section Three
10 Dec: Unit 9: International Law – Human 10 Dec: Unit 9: International Law – Human Rights: Section OneRights: Section One
17 Dec: Unit 9:International Law – Human 17 Dec: Unit 9:International Law – Human Rights: Section TwoRights: Section Two
TimetableTimetable
7 Jan: Unit 10: Unit 11: International 7 Jan: Unit 10: Unit 11: International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section OneSection One
14 Jan. International Law – Use of 14 Jan. International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section TwoForce and Espionage: Section Two
21 Jan. Revision and Consolidation21 Jan. Revision and Consolidation 28 Jan. Revision and Consolidation28 Jan. Revision and Consolidation
ExamExam
Written test: Written test: A) legal termsA) legal terms B) summaryB) summary B) translationB) translation Oral exam I: Units 7-12Oral exam I: Units 7-12
PresentationsPresentations
(English) civil law(English) civil law (English) criminal law(English) criminal law Human RightsHuman Rights EU lawEU law International lawInternational law Comparative lawComparative law
PREPARING YOUR PAPERPREPARING YOUR PAPER
1. Collect as much material as you 1. Collect as much material as you cancan
2. Organize your materials2. Organize your materials 3. Structure your paper: 3. Structure your paper:
1. Introduction1. Introduction 2. Elaboration2. Elaboration 3. Conclusion3. Conclusion ReferencesReferences
STRUCTURESTRUCTURE NameName
TITLETITLE AbstractAbstract
(A short summary of what you are going to write about)(A short summary of what you are going to write about) 1. Introduction1. Introduction..
1.1. Definition1.1. Definition1.2. Historical Background/ or Theoretical Background1.2. Historical Background/ or Theoretical Background1.3. Methodology1.3. Methodology
2. The main argument2. The main argument 3. Conclusion3. Conclusion References:References: Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an
Introduction .- 4th ed .- London; New York : Introduction .- 4th ed .- London; New York : Routledge.Routledge.
SUMMARYSUMMARY
QuotingQuoting
““If the question is asked: ‘what is law in If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order”. (Partington 2006: ‘to maintain order”. (Partington 2006: 13)13)
ReferencesReferences Partington, Martin (2006), Partington, Martin (2006), An An
Introduction to the English Legal SystemIntroduction to the English Legal System .- 3rd ed .- Oxford University Press..- 3rd ed .- Oxford University Press.
PARAGRAPHINGPARAGRAPHING
A paragraph: several sentences A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentencecontained in the topic (or key) sentence
The topic sentence: usually the first one, The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topiccontains the main idea or topic
The other sentences support it by The other sentences support it by adding further information or examplesadding further information or examples
A paragraph should link logically with A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphsprevious and following paragraphs
ExerciseExercise A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective.A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. B) In most of these the writer is expected to B) In most of these the writer is expected to
include references to other writing or researchinclude references to other writing or research C) Academic writing is a particular kind of C) Academic writing is a particular kind of
writing that can be recognised by its style.writing that can be recognised by its style. D) These include essays, research reports and D) These include essays, research reports and
articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers.theses, and examination papers.
E) Other distinctive features will depend upon E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writingthe specific types of academic writing
P-O-W-E-RP-O-W-E-R
PProduce (something worth saying)roduce (something worth saying) OOrganizerganize WWriterite EEditdit RRefineefine
PresentationsPresentations
1. 1. Think of your audienceThink of your audience 2. Collect your materials 2. Collect your materials 3. Organize your presentation 3. Organize your presentation
BEGINNINGBEGINNING
Introduce yourself (Introduce yourself (Good Good morning/afternoon/evening. My morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...)today about...)
Make an impact – say something that Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen will make the audience want to listen to youto you
Give a preview of the argument you Give a preview of the argument you are going to presentare going to present
MIDDLEMIDDLE
Divide speech into a few manageable Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘points (‘I’m going to make a couple I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’of points today. Briefly, these are...’
Place them in a logical orderPlace them in a logical order Demonstrate how each point Demonstrate how each point
contributes to the main theme of the contributes to the main theme of the presentationpresentation
ENDEND
Indicate that you have reached the Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (end of your presentation (And And finally...; In conclusion...)finally...; In conclusion...)
Summarise the key points of your Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘presentation (‘By way of By way of summarysummary...’)...’)
End with a clear, decisive statement End with a clear, decisive statement (‘(‘The most important effect of all this The most important effect of all this is...’)is...’)
StructureStructure
1) Beginning: start by saying what you 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”)what you’re going to tell them”)
2) Middle: most important points with 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell good illustrative examples (“Tell them”)them”)
3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”)you’ve told them”)
4) Invite questions4) Invite questions
Points to rememberPoints to remember
1. Use simple and clear language1. Use simple and clear language 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of
difficult wordsdifficult words 3. Pay attention to your intonation3. Pay attention to your intonation 4. If possible, do not read (notes, 4. If possible, do not read (notes,
keywords)keywords) 5. Use visual aids, or write on the 5. Use visual aids, or write on the
blackboardblackboard 6. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10 6. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10
minutes)minutes)
CHECKLIST:CHECKLIST:PreparationPreparation
Consider your audience:Consider your audience: What are they interested in? What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting What is the best way of presenting
it?it?
Power PointPower Point
Check the equipmentCheck the equipment DO NOT put too much text on a slide DO NOT put too much text on a slide
(no more than 6 lines)(no more than 6 lines) Text large enough for everyone to Text large enough for everyone to
seesee Be careful about background colours Be careful about background colours
and picturesand pictures
Throughout your presentation:Throughout your presentation:
Project your voice so that everyone can Project your voice so that everyone can hear youhear you
Maintain eye contact with your Maintain eye contact with your audienceaudience
Use visual aids to illustrate your pointsUse visual aids to illustrate your points Avoid contradicting yourselfAvoid contradicting yourself Do not use vague or trivial languageDo not use vague or trivial language Do not assert that something is true Do not assert that something is true
without backing it up with evidencewithout backing it up with evidence
Team presentationsTeam presentations
Choose who will lead the Choose who will lead the presentationpresentation
Divide your topicsDivide your topics Rehearse how each person will hand Rehearse how each person will hand
over to the nextover to the next Identify what each person will be Identify what each person will be
doing while another is speakingdoing while another is speaking
K-I-S-SK-I-S-S
KeepKeep ItIt Short andShort and SimpleSimple
A FEW QUOTATIONS…A FEW QUOTATIONS…
Writing is the hardest way of earning Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators.wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) (Olin Miller)
It usually takes me more than three It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech.speech. (Mark Twain) (Mark Twain)
STUDENT-MENTORSSTUDENT-MENTORS
If your English is good enough, you If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the can help your colleagues prepare the exam, etc.exam, etc.
In this way, you can get additional In this way, you can get additional points (15)points (15)
AssessmentAssessment
One semester: 60 pointsOne semester: 60 points Attendance: 30 points (+10 for active Attendance: 30 points (+10 for active
participation)participation) Seminar paper: 10 points (+5 for excellence)Seminar paper: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Presentation: 10 points (+5 for excellence)Presentation: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Written exam: 15 pointsWritten exam: 15 points Oral exam: 15 pointsOral exam: 15 points Additional activities (e.g. moot courts, Additional activities (e.g. moot courts,
student mentors): 10 points (+5 for student mentors): 10 points (+5 for excellence)excellence)
Study visit to LondonStudy visit to London(March/April 2013?)(March/April 2013?)
Royal Courts of JusticeRoyal Courts of Justice Central Criminal Court (‘Old Bailey’)Central Criminal Court (‘Old Bailey’) Supreme CourtSupreme Court Inns of CourtInns of Court UK ParliamentUK Parliament London South Bank University, Law London South Bank University, Law
Department/LSEDepartment/LSE
Electronic sourcesElectronic sources
www.curia.eu.int (ECJ judgements) (ECJ judgements)www.hmso.gov.ukwww.hmso.gov.ukwww.parliament.ukwww.parliament.ukwww.lawreports.co.ukwww.lawreports.co.ukwww.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms www.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms
and judgements)and judgements)www.companieshouse.org.ukwww.companieshouse.org.ukwww.thelawyer.comwww.thelawyer.com
Electronic sourcesElectronic sources
www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies)of Advanced Legal Studies)
www.venables.co.uk/legalwww.venables.co.uk/legal
www.balii.orgwww.balii.org
www.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council)www.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council)
www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The Law Society)Law Society)
www.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htmwww.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htm