Study:	Law - 2. semester
Code:	20642
ECTS:	2.0
Course coordinators:	prof. dr. sc. Lelija Sočanac dr. sc. Irena Horvatić Bilić , v. pred. dr. sc. Snježana Husinec , v. pred. dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić , v. pred. Miljen Matijašević , v. pred.
Exam dates:	18. 06. 2020. 08. 07. 2020. 01. 09. 2020. 15. 09. 2020. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:

L. Sočanac, M. Matijašević, M. Javornik-Čubrić, I. Horvatić-Bilić, S. Husinec; English for the Legal Profession, 2nd revised edition; Narodne novine (2019), str. 49-123

Optional literature:

Milica Gačić; Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava i međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa; Školska knjiga (2010) M. Hewings; Advanced Grammar in Use; Cambridge University Press (2004)

Description:

The course provides an introduction to the British and American legal systems: separation of powers, the legislative, executive and jucidial branches, the sources of law, common law as a source of law, American federalism, the American presidency, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Special emphasis is placed on legal terminology and communication skills.

Cognitive Skills:

• define the sources of law in common law systems;
• name the courts of England and Wales and distinguish between their competences;
• explain the composition and functioning of the British Parliament
• explain the functions of the Constitution of the United States of America;
• recognize the most important functions of the United States Supreme Court;
• apply relevant vocabulary in language exercises;
• use relevant terminology;

Practical and Generic Skills:

• present the acquired learning outcomes in English;
• use appropriate language structures and terms in discussing the relevant topics;
• develop communication skills in English;
• participate in team work in the preparation of presentations in English.

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

• the learning outcomes are tested by written exercises, an oral examination and student presentations delivered in class;

Consultations schedule:

• prof. dr. sc. Lelija Sočanac :

  Mondays 3.30-4.30 PM

  Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 5
• dr. sc. Irena Horvatić Bilić v. pred.:

  Thusdays 09.15-10:00 and 14.00 - 15.00

  Location: Gundulićeva 10, room 2A
• dr. sc. Snježana Husinec v. pred.:

  Mondays 11.30-12:30

  Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, kabinet 2A
• dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić v. pred.:

  Wednesdays 10:30-11:30

  Location: Gundulićeva 10, room 6
• Miljen Matijašević v. pred.:

  Tuesdays 2:00-3:00

  Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6