Universität Wien

030525 KU Introduction to Anglo-American Legal English (formally known as English for Lawyers) (2022W)

A systematic introduction to the most important Anglo-American legal concepts and legal terminology

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 46 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesdays, 6 PM until 7:45 PM

  • Tuesday 11.10. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 18.10. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 25.10. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 08.11. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 15.11. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 22.11. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 29.11. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 06.12. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 13.12. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 10.01. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 17.01. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 24.01. 18:00 - 19:45 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Based on "The Translex 1000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms" you will be introduced to the most important legal terms and concepts of the Anglo-American legal system in 19 fields of law.

The Vienna Model on Anglo-American Legal English is offering courses on Legal English and the English and American Law Systems in order to help legal and language professionals and students develop special legal language skills that will enable them to be successful in an ever demanding international legal environment. It is a unique opportunity to focus systematically on this issue by offering a set of lectures/courses that will allow you to develop excellence in this field.

Assessment and permitted materials

active class participation and homework

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

regular course attendance
active class participation

Examination topics

all topics covered in class

Reading list

Heidinger/Riedl, The Translex 1,000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms (Linde 2022) – Monolingual English Edition or (coming soon) English and German Edition

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Su 12.11.2023 14:26