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030619 KU Cambridge Legal English (ILEC) I (2016W)
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).
- Registration is open from Sa 10.09.2016 00:01 to Tu 27.09.2016 22:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 10.10.2016 22:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Students missing in the first session will be unsubscribed!
- Wednesday 12.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG (Kickoff Class)
- Wednesday 19.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 09.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 16.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 23.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 30.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 07.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 14.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 11.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 18.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
At conclusion, participants must take a written assessment based as follows:
Reading (40mins) Listening (35 mins). There will also be an in-course writing exercise.
The areas to be tested are described as:
Reading: semantic precision, grammatical and lexical knowledge, awareness of text structure and understanding gist, detail, opinion and information
Listening: understanding gist, detail, function, opinion and inference; also retrieving specific information, identifying speakers and topics; recognising attitude.
Writing: concise expression, accuracy of language, organisation of content and relevance.
* We have bought bulk copies of the textbook and they will be available at the first lesson for 32.50¤ (saving ¤10 /12¤ compared with online prices).
Reading (40mins) Listening (35 mins). There will also be an in-course writing exercise.
The areas to be tested are described as:
Reading: semantic precision, grammatical and lexical knowledge, awareness of text structure and understanding gist, detail, opinion and information
Listening: understanding gist, detail, function, opinion and inference; also retrieving specific information, identifying speakers and topics; recognising attitude.
Writing: concise expression, accuracy of language, organisation of content and relevance.
* We have bought bulk copies of the textbook and they will be available at the first lesson for 32.50¤ (saving ¤10 /12¤ compared with online prices).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The learning objectives are summarised as:
Reading: improving your ability to read and understand legal texts such as legal journals, legislation, correspondence etc
Writing: to improve your ability to write common legal texts like letters and memoranda
Listening: to increase your understanding of spoken English when it is used to speak about legal topics in meetings, conferences, seminars etc
Reading: improving your ability to read and understand legal texts such as legal journals, legislation, correspondence etc
Writing: to improve your ability to write common legal texts like letters and memoranda
Listening: to increase your understanding of spoken English when it is used to speak about legal topics in meetings, conferences, seminars etc
Examination topics
Reading list
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 31.03.2022 00:16
Core of the course is Cambridge University's syllabus in international legal English; the main (obligatory) textbook is Cambridge`s "International Legal English"; with additional material drawn from online sources such as The Guardian law pages, law reports, professional websites etc. Video and audio are also used.
Although based on Common Law and Commercial law, the concepts are found in many legal systems. Texts and topics include: company law, contract, sale of goods, employment, real and intellectual property, and competition law. However, it should be emphasised that this is not a course in substantive law - simply that these subject areas provide a realistic context for language training.
Teaching is in a participative, tutorial format offering opportunities to use the skills that you have learned in teaching sessions. Many classes begin with a small group discussion of a current legal issue. Weekly preparation and exercises, lasting 90 mins. are an integral part of the course. Programme leader is David Goulden, a Cambridge-qualified barrister, and an experienced ILEC trainer.