MVV46K International Legal English

Faculty of Law
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV46K/01: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 215, K. Chudová
Prerequisites
MP409Zk English for Lawyers I.4
English for Lawyers Examination completion
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 22 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 16/22, only registered: 0/22
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, PR_)
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Students will be able to discuss, negotiate, decide and give reasons for the decision in certain specific fields of law. The aim of the course can be seen in: improving the ability to write common legal text types improving the ability to read and understand legal texts increasing the comprehension of spoken English on legal topics strengthening the speaking skills in the context of legal work
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to discuss, negotiate, decide and give reasons for the decision in certain specific fields of law. The aim of the course can be seen in: • improving the ability to write common legal text types • improving the ability to read and understand legal texts • increasing the comprehension of spoken English on legal topics • strengthening the speaking skills in the context of legal work
Syllabus
  • 1. The practice of law • 2. Legalese vs. Plain English • 3. Contracts • 4. Employment law • 5. Human Rights
Literature
    required literature
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy. International legal English : a course for classroom or self-study use : [students' book with audio CDs]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006, 320 s. ISBN 9780521675178. info
    recommended literature
  • BILOVÁ, Štěpánka, Radmila DOUPOVCOVÁ, Alena HRADILOVÁ, Věra HROMÁDKOVÁ, Barbora CHOVANCOVÁ, Hana KALLUS and Radek ŠIMEK. Právnická angličtina : kniha ušitá na míru českým právníkům. První vydání. Praha: Grada, 2022, 325 stran. ISBN 9788027125371. URL info
  • MASON, Catherine and Natalie CANHAM. Advanced legal English. Second edition. London: Global legal English limited, 2021, 151 stran. ISBN 9781800680951. info
Teaching methods
Seminars with the active participation of students motivated to developing their language skills, i.e. writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Assessment methods
Student Portfolio - discussion, lawyer-client communication in writing based on a case study, presentation of a podcast dealing with a legal topic, active participation.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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