English for Law II

Study:	Law - 2. semester
Code:	20642
ECTS:	2.0
Course coordinators:	doc. dr. sc. Irena Horvatić Bilić doc. dr. sc. Snježana Husinec dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić , v. pred. Miljen Matijašević , v. pred.
Exam dates:	06. 02. 2023. 03. 04. 2023. 29. 05. 2023. 26. 06. 2023. 10. 07. 2023. 28. 08. 2023. 11. 09. 2023. 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 English for Law II provides an outline to the British and American legal and political systems.
Introductory topic deals with the history of English law and its characteristics. Within the course the hierarchy of English courts and the doctrine of precedent are analyzed. The structure of Parliament of the UK, parliamentary elections and legislative procedure are discussed. Training and practice of solicitors and barristers in England and Wales are analyzed in comparison with the Croatian system. American federalism and the origins of the US Constitution are explained. Within the unit on the executive branch in the USA powers of the President of the USA are discussed, as well as the impeachment procedure. The last unit deals with the functions and structure of the Supreme Court of the USA and analyzes one of the most famous precedents, MIranda v Arizona and its influence.
Each unit is divided in two parts, whereby the first part provides an introduction to a topic, while other texts within the unit are extracts from the original legal texts so that the students can learn legal terms typical for particular topics and get acquainted with different text styles (parts of laws, constitutions, judgments etc.). 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:

doc. dr. sc. Irena Horvatić Bilić:
Thusdays 09.15-10:00 and 14.00 - 15.00
Location: Gundulićeva 10, room 2A
doc. dr. sc. Snježana Husinec:
Tuesdays 11.30 - 12.30

Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, kabinet 2A
v. pred. dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić:
Mondays 14:30-15:30
Location: Gundulićeva 10, room 6
v. pred. Miljen Matijašević:
Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 or online by appointment
Location: Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6

Lecturer in charge	Consultations	Location
doc. dr. sc. Irena Horvatić Bilić	Thusdays 09.15-10:00 and 14.00 - 15.00	Gundulićeva 10, room 2A
doc. dr. sc. Snježana Husinec	Tuesdays 11.30 - 12.30	Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, kabinet 2A
dr. sc. Marijana Javornik-Čubrić , v. pred.	Mondays 14:30-15:30	Gundulićeva 10, room 6
Miljen Matijašević , v. pred.	Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 or online by appointment	Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6