Course: Advanced Legal English 1

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Course title Advanced Legal English 1
Course code KJA/MALE1
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vystrčilová Renata, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Bell Ian David, Ba.
Course content
Seminar topics: 1) Different Branches of Law 2) Protection of Human Rights 3) Judicial Systems 4) Criminal Cases 5) Civil Cases 6) EU history, Institutions and Law 7) Business Corporations 8) Law, Legal Professions and Society

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
This subject continues with the first foreign language (English) that students have studied as a compulsory subject in the first and second year. It broadens the language skills and knowledge of technical foreign language. The aim of the subject is to get the students acquainted with the basic terminology for various lega lfields . The course is designed to introduce various specific aspects of law The primary method is working with specially selected and designed texts with the aim to broaden the students knowledge in the given areas. After having successfully passed the subject the students shall be able to understand and discuss more complex legal issues and to broaden their knowledge even further and be able to actively participate in the global business and academic environment.
This subject extends language skills and knowledge of a foreign legal language. Education is guaranteed by a native speaker.
Prerequisites
Completion of this subject is conditional upon successful completion of the subject N1AJ1-4.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

In order to get the credit it is essential that the students have a regular attendance in the scope set by the seminar leader. The students must also complete the tasks assigned by the teacher.
Recommended literature
  • Bell, I., D. (2009). Contemporary Issues in business and Legal Matters. UP, Olomouc.
  • Vystrčilová. (2013). English for Legal Studies. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter