MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Daniela Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The course aims to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills, and guide their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation using visual aids on a specialized topic. Students will be trained to write a presentation abstract and make a presentation poster. They will become familiar with the structure of a case brief and study tricky terms in legal English (false friends). Speaking skills will be practised not only through presentations but also through discussions on topics covered this semester. Students will be provided with both written and audio materials for study and analysis so that by the end of the semester, they will be prepared to take the final language exam.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and present a well-structured conference paper using visual aids in English on a specialized topic. They will be capable of writing a presentation abstract and a presentation poster. Students will have a very high level of proficiency in communicating with clients (through linguistic mediation), both in written and oral forms. They will be familiar with the structure of a case brief and tricky terms in legal English (false friends). Students will be able to discuss the topics covered this semester. They will be introduced to written and audio materials and will be prepared to take the final language exam.e ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separation of powers - checks and balances, elections Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies and case brief Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts False friends in legal English and Czech Employment law – the job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter
Literature
    required 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
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2024/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is completed with an examination consisting of three parts: a graded team oral presentation given in class during the course, a written test and an oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test and, subsequently, the oral exam, the students are required to participate actively in class, give a graded oral team presentation on a legal topic in front of a peer group, and complete a written task - a letter to a client (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Human Rights.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
All the relevant information about English seminars for lawyers can be found in "Interaktivní osnova", as well as on the notice board of the Language Education Center at the Faculty of Law, Masaryk University, and in the IS MU. This includes the course syllabus, bibliography, and the requirements for obtaining credits, including attendance requirements for the seminars. The teachers' consultation hours are published in the IS and department.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Daniela Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 129, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 129, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 124, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 302, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/05: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/06: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 042, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/08: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 215, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/11: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/12: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 024, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/14: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 126, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 126, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 315, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 148, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 020, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 209, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/22: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 124, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/23: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 14:00–15:40 124, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/24: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 316, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/25: Mon 4. 3. to Fri 24. 5. Fri 8:00–9:40 316, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/26: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The course aims to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills, and guide their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation using visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral so that by the end of this semester, they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Employment law – the job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Civil rights - Constitution, separation of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2024/MP409Zk/um/
  • 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
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is completed with an examination consisting of three parts: a graded team oral presentation given in class during the course, a written test and an oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test and, subsequently, the oral exam, the students are required to participate actively in class, give a graded oral team presentation on a legal topic in front of a peer group, and complete a written task (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Human Rights.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
All the information about the subject can also be found in the Interactive syllabi in the Information System and are placed on the Language Centre notice board. These include the content of seminars, full list of compulsory and recommended literature, credit test requirements, including the attendance. The hours in which the teachers can be reached by students for consultations can be found in the Information system and by the doors of individual teacher's offices. Students from the Facutly of Informatics will be exmined from the topics and materials covered in the 3rd and 4th terms.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 124, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 302, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 129, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 042, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 129, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 258, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/10: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 215, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/12: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 126, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/14: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 302, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/15: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 024, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/16: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 208, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 148, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 209, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/21: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 124, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/22: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 14:00–15:40 124, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/23: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 020, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/24: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2023/MP409Zk/um/
    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
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
All the information about the subject can also be found in the Interactive syllabi in the Information System and are placed on the Language Centre notice board. These include the content of seminars, full list of compulsory and recommended literature, credit test requirements, including the attendance. The hours in which the teachers can be reached by students for consultations can be found in the Information system and by the doors of individual teacher's offices. Students from the Facutly of Informatics will be exmined from the topics and materials covered in the 3rd and 4th terms.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 302, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 140, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/05: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/06: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 257, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 215, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 038, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 316, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 020, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 18:00–19:40 133, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/16: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 208, A. Pandavar
MP409Zk/17: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 025, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/18: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 025, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 209, A. Pandavar
MP409Zk/21: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 14:00–15:40 259, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/22: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 024, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/23: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 034, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/24: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 024, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/25: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 020, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/26: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2022/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Daniel Gerrard, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, D. Gerrard
MP409Zk/03: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/04: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 257, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 042, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 215, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, D. Gerrard
MP409Zk/09: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 148, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 302, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/13: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 302, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 208, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Mon 8:00–9:40 024, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 131, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 025, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/19: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/20: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Thu 14:00–15:40 259, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 8. 3. to Fri 28. 5. Tue 14:00–15:40 042, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/22: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2017/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Daniel Gerrard, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tomáš Průdek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/T01: Wed 19. 2. to Sun 24. 5. Wed 17:00–18:50 108, P. Svobodová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
MP409Zk/01: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 315, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 025, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/07: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 042, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/08: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 041, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/09: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/10: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/12: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/13: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 041, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/14: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 126, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/15: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 131, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, D. Gerrard
MP409Zk/18: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/19: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 14:00–15:40 259, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/21: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 148, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/22: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 040, D. Gerrard
MP409Zk/23: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2017/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tomáš Průdek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Daniel Gerrard, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/T01: Tue 19. 2. to Sun 2. 6. Tue 10:00–11:50 108, T. Průdek, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
MP409Zk/01: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/04: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 12:00–13:40 302, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/07: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 131, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/08: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 14:00–15:40 211, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/09: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 8:00–9:40 148, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/10: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 10:00–11:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 10:00–11:40 042, V. Hromádková
MP409Zk/13: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/14: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 041, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 12:00–13:40 208, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/16: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 8:00–9:40 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 131, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 12:00–13:40 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/19: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 10:00–11:40 209, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/20: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2017/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Věra Hromádková (assistant)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 302, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/07: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/08: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 131, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/09: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 148, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 208, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/13: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/14: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 041, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/15: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/16: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/17: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/18: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 208, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 208, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/21: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/22: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2017/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Koudelková (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Michal Smejkal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 315, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/02: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/03: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/04: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 302, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/07: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 131, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/09: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/11: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/12: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 208, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/13: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/14: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 031, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/15: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Tue 18:15–19:45 257, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/16: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/17: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 315, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 208, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/20: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 19. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 208, L. Koudelková
MP409Zk/21: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers ) && ( MP210Z English for Lawyers || CM210Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2017/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Michal Smejkal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Koudelková (assistant)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/T01: Wed 9. 3. to Fri 20. 5. each even Wednesday 8:00–9:35 109, P. Svobodová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
MP409Zk/01: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 302, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/02: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/08: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/12: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 208, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/14: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 315, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/15: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 18:15–19:45 315, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/16: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/18: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 208, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/19: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/22: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/23: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/24: Mon 29. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 214, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/25: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2015/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Kamila Bezděková, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Mihai (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Michal Smejkal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/T01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 15. 5. Mon 12:50–14:25 110, H. Mihai, M. Oplatková Plocková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
MP409Zk/T02: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 15. 5. Tue 13:15–14:55 118, H. Mihai, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
MP409Zk/01: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 8:00–9:30 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/05: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/10: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/11: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/12: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 208, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 259, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/14: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 133, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/15: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 315, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, K. Chudová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 214, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/21: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 214, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/22: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/23: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/24: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/25: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/26: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 208, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/27: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 18:15–19:45 208, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/28: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to build on the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least B2 level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Civil rights - Constitution, separartion of powers - checks and balances Human rights – civil vs. human rights, international agreements, UDHR, Amnesty International, European Convention on Human Rights, case studies Employment law – job interview, discrimination (rights), civil procedure, CV and cover letter Presentation skills and academic English - group presentations and abstracts
Literature
    required literature
  • https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1422/jaro2015/MP409Zk/um/
    not specified
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The course is ended by examination which consists of two parts: written test and oral examination. To be allowed to take the written test the students are required to participate actively in class and give an oral presentation of a legal topic in front of a peer group (Continuous assessment). Written test: 90 minutes - listening - reading comprehension - language-focus and grammar (translation in the context, sentence transformation) - writing (letter/email/memorandum) Oral Part: - explaining terms and discussion on a given legal topic: Introduction to Law and Its Sources, Civil and Criminal Procedure + Judicial Institutions, Legal professions, Contracts, Criminal law and procedure, Torts, Property, Trusts, Intellectual Property, Company Law, Sale of Goods, Family Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Employment Law
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://law.cjv.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Michal Smejkal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
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
MP409Zk/01: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 8:00–9:30 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 316, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/03: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/06: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, T. Kyselovská
MP409Zk/07: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/09: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 208, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/11: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/13: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 259, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/14: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 133, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/15: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/16: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 315, M. Smejkal
MP409Zk/17: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/18: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 214, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/22: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 214, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/23: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/24: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination. Students will sit a mock test as designed for the Impact project.
Syllabus
  • Constitutional Law and the Rights of Citizens: Powell 104-107, Chromá I Lessons 5-6
  • Public International Law and Human Rights: Powell 109-113, Chromá I Lesson 7
  • Enforcing the Law: Criminal Procedure: Powell 115-120, Chromá II Lesson 20
  • Enforcing the Law: Civil Procedure: Chromá Lesson 18
  • Introduction to the Law and Language of the European Union: Chromá II Lessons 21-23
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Constitutional law and The rights of citizens, Public International law and Human rights, Enforcing the law: Criminal Procedure, Enforcing the law: Civil Procedure, Law and language of the European Union
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 8:00–9:30 316, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 315, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, T. Kyselovská
MP409Zk/06: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 315, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/07: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 024, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/13: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 316, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 257, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/18: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 214, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/21: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 214, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/22: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/23: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 315, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/24: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 160, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/25: Mon 25. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 315, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/26: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination. Students will sit a mock test as designed for the Impact project.
Syllabus
  • Constitutional Law and the Rights of Citizens: Powell 104-107, Chromá I Lessons 5-6
  • Public International Law and Human Rights: Powell 109-113, Chromá I Lesson 7
  • Enforcing the Law: Criminal Procedure: Powell 115-120, Chromá II Lesson 20
  • Enforcing the Law: Civil Procedure: Chromá Lesson 18
  • Introduction to the Law and Language of the European Union: Chromá II Lessons 21-23
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and TRANSLEGAL. International Legal English. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2011, 336 pp. ISBN 978-0-521-27945-1. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Constitutional law and The rights of citizens, Public International law and Human rights, Enforcing the law: Criminal Procedure, Enforcing the law: Civil Procedure, Law and language of the European Union
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 121, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, T. Kyselovská
MP409Zk/08: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 214, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/10: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/11: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 126, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 034, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/16: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/17: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 209, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/18: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 214, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/19: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 160, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 8:00–9:30 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 9:35–11:05 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/22: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/23: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/24: Mon 27. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 16:40–18:10 214, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/25: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Constitutional Law and the Rights of Citizens: Powell 104-107, Chromá I Lessons 5-6
  • Public International Law and Human Rights: Powell 109-113, Chromá I Lesson 7
  • Enforcing the Law: Criminal Procedure: Powell 115-120, Chromá II Lesson 20
  • Enforcing the Law: Civil Procedure: Chromá Lesson 18
  • Introduction to the Law and Language of the European Union: Chromá II Lessons 21-23
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Constitutional law and The rights of citizens, Public International law and Human rights, Enforcing the law: Criminal Procedure, Enforcing the law: Civil Procedure, Law and language of the European Union
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, 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.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Tereza Kyselovská, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/02: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/03: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 025, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 554, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/10: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/11: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 209, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 209, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/18: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 214, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/19: Mon 28. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 554, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/20: No timetable has been entered into IS. Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Constitutional Law and the Rights of Citizens: Powell 104-107, Chromá I Lessons 5-6
  • Public International Law and Human Rights: Powell 109-113, Chromá I Lesson 7
  • Enforcing the Law: Criminal Procedure: Powell 115-120, Chromá II Lesson 20
  • Enforcing the Law: Civil Procedure: Chromá Lesson 18
  • Introduction to the Law and Language of the European Union: Chromá II Lessons 21-23
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Constitutional law and The rights of citizens, Public International law and Human rights, Enforcing the law: Criminal Procedure, Enforcing the law: Civil Procedure, Law and language of the European Union
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, 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.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Funda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/03: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/06: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, M. Nosková
MP409Zk/07: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, M. Nosková
MP409Zk/08: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 211, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 554, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 131, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 124, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 209, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/17: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 209, O. Funda
MP409Zk/18: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/19: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 21. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 554, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/20: No timetable has been entered into IS. R. Šimek
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Freedom of speech and expression: Powell: 97-103
  • The rights of citizens: Powell: 104-108 Chromá I Units 5-6
  • Human rights: Powell: 109-114 Chromá I Unit 7
  • Enforcing the law: Powell: 115-120 Chromá II: Units 19, 21
  • EU institutions and legislation: Chromá II: Units 22 – 23
  • Work with authentic materials;
  • Academic skills - presentations either written or oral
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • KROIS-LINDNER, Amy and Matt FIRTH. Introduction to International Legal English. 1st ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2008. ISBN 9780521718998. URL info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Teaching methods
interactive language seminar
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Funda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/02: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/03: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/08: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/09: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/10: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/11: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 131, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/13: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 148, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 148, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 124, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 209, R. Šimek
MP409Zk/17: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/18: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 316, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/19: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/20: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 554, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/21: No timetable has been entered into IS. R. Šimek
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and deliver a well-structured presentation with the use of visual aids on a specialized topic. They will be exposed to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral, so that by the end of this semester they will be ready to take the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Freedom of speech and expression: Powell: 97-103
  • The rights of citizens: Powell: 104-108 Chromá I Units 5-6
  • Human rights: Powell: 109-114 Chromá I Unit 7
  • Enforcing the law: Powell: 115-120 Chromá II: Units 19, 21
  • EU institutions and legislation: Chromá II: Units 22 – 23
  • Work with authentic materials;
  • Academic skills - presentations either written or oral
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods
The examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination.
Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic
Written part: 60 minutes
- controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech
- providing definitions
- language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions)
- reading comprehension
- listening
Oral part:
text - reading, summary, comments and discussion
discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university
terminology based on prescribed texts
Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, 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.

MP409Zk Language I - English for Lawyers I.4

Faculty of Law
Spring 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radmila Doupovcová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Funda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Nosková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/02: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/03: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, Š. Dillingerová
MP409Zk/06: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/07: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/08: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/10: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/11: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 129, R. Doupovcová
MP409Zk/12: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 126, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/13: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 208, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 209, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 554, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/16: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 126, H. Kallus
MP409Zk/17: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 129, O. Funda
MP409Zk/18: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 129, O. Funda
MP409Zk/19: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 316, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/20: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 316, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/21: Mon 3. 3. to Fri 23. 5. Thu 16:40–18:10 316, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/22: No timetable has been entered into IS.
Prerequisites
( MP309Z English for Lawyers I.3 || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. Examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination. Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic Written part: 60 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension - listening Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on prescribed texts Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Syllabus
  • Freedom of speech and expression: Powell: 97-103 The rights of citizens: Powell: 104-108 Chromá I Units 5-6 Human rights: Powell: 109-114 Chromá I Unit 7 Enforcing the law: Powell: 115-120 Chromá II: Units 19, 21 EU institutions and legislation: Chromá II: Units 22 - 23 Work with authentic materials; Academic skills - presentations either written or oral Examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination. Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic Written part: 60 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension - listening Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on prescribed texts Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has three parts - continuous assessment, written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Language I.4. - English for Lawyers

Faculty of Law
Spring 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Funda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Richard Alan Zimmerman (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MP409Zk/01: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 11:10–12:40 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/02: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Mon 13:30–15:00 211, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/03: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 8:00–9:30 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/04: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 9:35–11:05 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/05: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 11:10–12:40 211, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/06: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 13:30–15:00 211, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/07: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 15:05–16:35 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/08: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Tue 16:40–18:10 211, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/09: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Wed 15:05–16:35 211, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/10: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Wed 16:40–18:10 211, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/11: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/12: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 211, O. Funda
MP409Zk/13: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 211, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/14: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/15: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 211, R. Šopovová
MP409Zk/16: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 8:00–9:30 208, B. Chovancová
MP409Zk/17: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 9:35–11:05 208, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/18: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 11:10–12:40 208, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/19: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 13:30–15:00 208, R. Zimmerman
MP409Zk/20: Mon 26. 2. to Fri 18. 5. Thu 15:05–16:35 208, A. Hradilová
MP409Zk/21: No timetable has been entered into IS. R. Šimek
Prerequisites
( MP309Z Lang. I.3. - Engl. for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to finalize the work done during the previous terms. The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to expose the students to various types of authentic legal texts - both written and oral. Examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination. Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic Written part: 60 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension - listening Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on prescribed texts Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Syllabus
  • Freedom of speech and expression: Powell: 97-103 The rights of citizens: Powell: 104-108 Chromá I Units 5-6 Human rights: Powell: 109-114 Chromá I Unit 7 Enforcing the law: Powell: 115-120 Chromá II: Units 19, 21 EU institutions and legislation: Chromá II: Units 22 - 23 Work with authentic materials; Academic skills - presentations either written or oral Examination consists of three parts: continuous assessment during the term, written test and oral examination. Continuous assessment: active participation in the class and oral or written presentation of a legal topic Written part: 60 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension - listening Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on prescribed texts Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Literature
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has three parts - continuous assessment, written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Examination in Language I - English for Lawyers I.4 - examination

Faculty of Law
Spring 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Dufková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Funda, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Prerequisites
(NOW( MP409Z English for Lawyers I.4. ) || CM408Z Language I.4. - English for Lawyers ) && ( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Syllabus
  • Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Literature
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 368 stran. ISBN 807184697X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 378 stran. ISBN 8071845876. info
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has two parts - written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Examination in Language I - English for Lawyers I.4 - examination

Faculty of Law
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Prerequisites
(NOW( MP409Z English for Lawyers I.4. ) || CM408Z Jazyk I. 4 - angličtina pro právníky - seminář ) && ( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Syllabus
  • Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - providing definitions - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation, word-formation, prepositions) - reading comprehension Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, EU institutions and legislation
Literature
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 368 stran. ISBN 807184697X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 378 stran. ISBN 8071845876. info
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has two parts - written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Examination in Language I - English for Lawyers I.4 - examination

Faculty of Law
Spring 2004
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Prerequisites
(NOW( MP409Z English for Lawyers I.4. ) || MP409Z English for Lawyers I.4. ) && ( MP309Z English for Lawyers || CM308Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level, present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - questions related to the content of texts from Law Today Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization of the law
Syllabus
  • Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - questions related to the content of texts from Law Today Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization and Europeanization of the law
Literature
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 368 stran. ISBN 807184697X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 378 stran. ISBN 8071845876. info
  • New Introduction to Legal English, Volume I. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 562 pp. ISBN 80-246-0720-4. info
  • New introduction to legal English, Volume II. 4th ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2003, 554 pp. ISBN 80-246-0738-7. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • Česko anglický právnický slovník s vysvětlivkami (Czech-English Law Dictionary with Explanations). 1st ed. Voznice: LEDA, 2001, 478 pp. ISBN 90-85927-90-X. info
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has two parts - written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - examination - English for Lawyers I.4 examination

Faculty of Law
Spring 2003
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Dr. Michael Svoboda, B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Prerequisites
NOW( MP409Z English for Lawyers ) && MP309Z English for Lawyers
The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level or higher and present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - reading comprehension questions related to the initial text Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization of the law
Syllabus
  • Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - reading comprehension questions related to the initial text Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization and Europeanization of the law
Literature
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 368 stran. ISBN 807184697X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 378 stran. ISBN 8071845876. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. Supplementary texts and English-Czech law dictionary. Praha: Karolinum, 1993, 357 s. ISBN 80-7066-804-0. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
  • RUSSELL, Frances and Christine LOCKE. English law and language. New York: Prentice Hall Europe, 1993, xvii, 300. ISBN 0-13-280454-9. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has two parts - written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://lingua.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.

MP409Zk Language I.4 - examination - English for Lawyers I.4 examination

Faculty of Law
Spring 2002
Extent and Intensity
0/0. Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Hana Forest, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Chovancová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. Mgr. Jan Chovanec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Šimek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Hana Kallus, M.A., Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Prerequisites
NOW( MP409Z English for Lawyers )
The students are expected to show their command of English in writing as well as orally. They are expected to reach at least upper intermediate level or higher and present their academic skills and to show their legal English expertise.
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
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - reading comprehension questions related to the initial text Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization of the law
Syllabus
  • Examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Written part: 45 minutes - controlled cloze test (in the first part deleted expressions will be given in Czech and students will translate them to stuit the context, in the second part there will be underlined expressions in English to be translated into Czech - find a term for a provided definition - language focus exercises (e.g. sentence transformation) - collocations or terminology related to a certain topic - reading comprehension questions related to the initial text Oral part: text - reading, summary, comments and discussion discussion related to the topic chosen conversation topic - Law studies, Faculty of law, Masaryk university terminology based on texts in Law Today Topics: What is law, Sources of modern law, Civil and public law, Judicial institutions, Lawyers at work, Contracts, Criminal law,Torts, Trusts, Land law, Running a business, The law and the family, The law and consumers, Employment law, Intellectual property, Freedom of speech and expression, The rights of citizens, Human rights, Enforcing the law, Internationalization of the law
Literature
  • POWELL, Richard. Law today. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1993, 128 s. ISBN 0582056357. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. English-czech law dictionary. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Leda, 1997, 341 s. ISBN 808592725X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 368 stran. ISBN 807184697X. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta and Thomas COATS. Úvod do právnické angličtiny. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1998, 378 stran. ISBN 8071845876. info
  • CHROMÁ, Marta. Supplementary texts and English-Czech law dictionary. Praha: Karolinum, 1993, 357 s. ISBN 80-7066-804-0. info
  • RILEY, Alison. English for law. 1. ed. London: Macmillan Press, 1991, xxiv, 256. ISBN 0-333-49387-7. info
  • RUSSELL, Frances and Christine LOCKE. English law and language. New York: Prentice Hall Europe, 1993, xvii, 300. ISBN 0-13-280454-9. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The examination has two parts - written and oral. See above the structure of both of the parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, 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.
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