ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS IILAWYERS II

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

LecturerLecturer

Prof.Dr. Lelija SočanacProf.Dr. Lelija Sočanac Office hours Monday 16.30 – 17.30 h, Office hours Monday 16.30 – 17.30 h,

Gundulićeva 10, Room 5Gundulićeva 10, Room 5 E-mail: E-mail: lelijasocanac@yahoo.com lelija.socanac@pravo.hrlelija.socanac@pravo.hr

Timetable English IITimetable English II 9 March: Introduction; Unit 11 Roman Civil Procedure9 March: Introduction; Unit 11 Roman Civil Procedure 16 March Unit 15: The Nature and Sources of American 16 March Unit 15: The Nature and Sources of American

FederalismFederalism 23 March Unit 16: The American Presidency23 March Unit 16: The American Presidency 30 March Unit 17: The Supreme Court of the United States30 March Unit 17: The Supreme Court of the United States 13 April Unit 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching13 April Unit 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching 20 April Unit 14: The European Court of Human Rights20 April Unit 14: The European Court of Human Rights 27 April Unit 12: 27 April Unit 12: The Significance of a Constitution and

Constitutionality in a Democratic Society 4 May: Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia4 May: Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia 11 May: Revision11 May: Revision 18 May Written test18 May Written test 25 May: Results25 May: Results

ExamExam

Written test: Written test: A) grammar (tenses, modal A) grammar (tenses, modal

auxiliaries, passive...)auxiliaries, passive...) B) legal termsB) legal terms C) translationC) translation English II: Units 11-18English II: Units 11-18

PREPARING YOUR PAPERPREPARING YOUR PAPER

1. Collect as much material as you 1. Collect as much material as you cancan

2. Organize your materials2. Organize your materials 3. Structure your paper: 3. Structure your paper:

1. Introduction1. Introduction 2. Elaboration2. Elaboration 3. Conclusion3. Conclusion ReferencesReferences

STRUCTURESTRUCTURE NameName

TITLETITLE AbstractAbstract

(A short summary of what you are going to write about)(A short summary of what you are going to write about) 1. Introduction1. Introduction..

1.1. Definition1.1. Definition1.2. Historical Background/ or Theoretical 1.2. Historical Background/ or Theoretical

Background/Problem to be solvedBackground/Problem to be solved 2. The main argument2. The main argument 3. Conclusion3. Conclusion References:References: Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an

Introduction .- 4th ed .- London; New York : Introduction .- 4th ed .- London; New York : Routledge.Routledge.

SUMMARYSUMMARY

QuotingQuoting ““If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links Much public debate and political rhetoric links ‘‘law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. There is no single concept of order, but rather a There is no single concept of order, but rather a variety of orders in relation to which the law may variety of orders in relation to which the law may

play play a role” (Partington 2006: 13)a role” (Partington 2006: 13)

ReferencesReferences Partington, Martin (2006), Partington, Martin (2006), An Introduction to the An Introduction to the

English Legal SystemEnglish Legal System .- 3rd ed .- Oxford University .- 3rd ed .- Oxford University Press.Press.

PARAGRAPHINGPARAGRAPHING

A paragraph: several sentences A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentencecontained in the topic (or key) sentence

The topic sentence: usually the first one, The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topiccontains the main idea or topic

The other sentences support it by The other sentences support it by adding further information or examplesadding further information or examples

A paragraph should link logically with A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphsprevious and following paragraphs

ExerciseExercise A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective.A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. B) In most of these the writer is expected to B) In most of these the writer is expected to

include references to other writing or researchinclude references to other writing or research C) Academic writing is a particular kind of C) Academic writing is a particular kind of

writing that can be recognised by its style.writing that can be recognised by its style. D) These include essays, research reports and D) These include essays, research reports and

articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers.theses, and examination papers.

E) Other distinctive features will depend upon E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writingthe specific types of academic writing

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

1. 1. Think of your audience Think of your audience 2. Structure your presentation: 2. Structure your presentation: a) Beginning: start by saying what a) Beginning: start by saying what

you are going to talk aboutyou are going to talk about b) Middle: most important points with b) Middle: most important points with

good illustrative examplesgood illustrative examples c) End: sum upc) End: sum up d) Invite questionsd) Invite questions

PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONS

1. Use simple and clear language1. Use simple and clear language 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of

difficult wordsdifficult words 3. Pay attention to your intonation3. Pay attention to your intonation 4. If possible, do not read (notes 4. If possible, do not read (notes

preferable to full text)preferable to full text) 5. Use visual aids, or write on the 5. Use visual aids, or write on the

blackboard to stress your pointblackboard to stress your point 6. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (5-6. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (5-

10 minutes)10 minutes)

CHECKLIST:CHECKLIST:PreparationPreparation

Consider your audience. What are Consider your audience. What are they interested in? What do they need they interested in? What do they need to know? What is the best way of to know? What is the best way of presenting it?presenting it?

Check the equipmentCheck the equipment Consider what visual aids you will be Consider what visual aids you will be

usingusing Place your materials in the order you Place your materials in the order you

need for the presentationneed for the presentation

BEGINNINGBEGINNING

Introduce yourself (Introduce yourself (Good Good morning/afternoon/evening. My morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...)today about...)

Make an impact – say something that Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen will make the audience want to listen to youto you

Give a preview of the argument you Give a preview of the argument you are going to presentare going to present

MIDDLEMIDDLE

Divide speech into a few manageable Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘points (‘I’m going to make a couple I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’of points today. Briefly, these are...’

Place them in a logical orderPlace them in a logical order Demonstrate how each point Demonstrate how each point

contributes to the main theme of the contributes to the main theme of the presentationpresentation

ENDEND

Indicate that you have reached the Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (end of your presentation (And And finally...; In conclusion...)finally...; In conclusion...)

Summarise the key points of your Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘presentation (‘By way of By way of summarysummary...’)...’)

End with a clear, decisive statement End with a clear, decisive statement (‘(‘The most important effect of all this The most important effect of all this is...’)is...’)

ThroughoutThroughout

Project your voice so that everyone can Project your voice so that everyone can hear youhear you

Maintain eye contact with your Maintain eye contact with your audienceaudience

Use visual aids to illustrate your pointsUse visual aids to illustrate your points Avoid contradicting yourselfAvoid contradicting yourself Do not use vague or trivial languageDo not use vague or trivial language Do not assert that something is true Do not assert that something is true

without backing it up with evidencewithout backing it up with evidence

STUDENT-MENTORSSTUDENT-MENTORS

If your English is good enough, you If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the can help your colleagues prepare the examexam

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