ENGLISH FOR LAW II:
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English for Law II
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:
  • 31. 01. 2020.
  • 14. 02. 2020.
  • 18. 06. 2020.
  • 08. 07. 2020.
  • 01. 09. 2020.
  • 15. 09. 2020.
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Basic data
English for Law II Law - 2. semester
 2.0 20642
Lecturer in charge Consultations Location
prof. dr. sc. Lelija Sočanac

Mondays 3.30-4.30 PM

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

Fridays 11:30-12:30

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

Mondays 11.30-12:30

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

Wednesdays 10:30-11:30

 Gundulićeva 10, room 6
Miljen Matijašević , v. pred.

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30

 Gundulićeva 10, room Gundulićeva 10, soba 6
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
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.
Exam dates
31. 01. 2020.
14. 02. 2020.
18. 06. 2020.
08. 07. 2020.
01. 09. 2020.
15. 09. 2020.
Detailed data
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;
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