ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS IIILAWYERS III

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

LecturerLecturer

Prof.dr.sc. Lelija SočanacProf.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30

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

Textbook:Textbook:

Dunja M. Vićan, Zlata Pavić, Branko Dunja M. Vićan, Zlata Pavić, Branko Smerdel: Smerdel: Engleski za pravnike : Engleski za pravnike : English for LawyersEnglish for Lawyers, Zagreb : , Zagreb : Narodne novine, 2012Narodne novine, 2012

Teaching materialsTeaching materials

Foreign Language Department web Foreign Language Department web page:page:

PresentationsPresentations Teaching OutcomesTeaching Outcomes Additional materialsAdditional materials

General DictionariesGeneral Dictionaries

Bujas, Željko, Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnikengleski rječnik .- Zagreb: Nakladni .- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999zavod Globus, 1999

Bujas, Željko, Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnikhrvatski rječnik .- Zagreb : Nakladni .- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus,zavod Globus,

Advanced Learner’s DictionariesAdvanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)(Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)

Law DictionariesLaw Dictionaries GaGaččiićć, Milica, Milica, , Englesko-hrvatski rjeEnglesko-hrvatski rječčnik nik

prava, meprava, međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- đunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.

Law DictionariesLaw Dictionaries

Black's Law DictionaryBlack's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004.Garner.- Thomson West, 2004.

Collin, P.H., Collin, P.H., Dictionary of LawDictionary of Law .- .- London : Bloomsbury, 2004London : Bloomsbury, 2004

Osborn’s Osborn’s Concise Law DictionaryConcise Law Dictionary .- .- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001Sweet and Maxwell, 2001

Oxford Dictionary of LawOxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006.2006.

TIMETABLE ENGLISH III TIMETABLE ENGLISH III MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II) MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II)

6 Oct. INTRODUCTION; 6 Oct. INTRODUCTION; 13 Oct. UNIT 19. CRIME13 Oct. UNIT 19. CRIME 20 Oct. UNIT 20. DEATH AND THE LAW 20 Oct. UNIT 20. DEATH AND THE LAW 27 Oct. UNIT 21. THE DEATH PENALTY27 Oct. UNIT 21. THE DEATH PENALTY 3 Nov. UNIT 22. MARRIAGE3 Nov. UNIT 22. MARRIAGE 17 Nov. UNIT 23. DIVORCE17 Nov. UNIT 23. DIVORCE 24 Nov. UNIT 24. WILLS AND 24 Nov. UNIT 24. WILLS AND

INHERITANCE INHERITANCE 1 Dec. UNIT 25. THE LEGAL CHARACTER 1 Dec. UNIT 25. THE LEGAL CHARACTER

OF INTERNATIONAL LAWOF INTERNATIONAL LAW

TIMETABLE ENGLISH III TIMETABLE ENGLISH III MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II) MONDAY 17.00-18.30 (Dv. II)

8 Dec. UNIT 26. THE CHARTER OF 8 Dec. UNIT 26. THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONSTHE UNITED NATIONS

15 Dec. UNIT 27: THE EUROPEAN 15 Dec. UNIT 27: THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICECOURT OF JUSTICE

22. Dec. REVISION22. Dec. REVISION 12 Jan. REVISION12 Jan. REVISION 19 WRITTEN EXAM19 WRITTEN EXAM 26 Jan. RESULTS26 Jan. RESULTS

TIMETABLE TIMETABLE ENGLISH IV ENGLISH IV

3 March UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws3 March UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws 10 March UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law10 March UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law 17 March UNIT 30: Contract17 March UNIT 30: Contract 24 March UNIT 31: Negligence24 March UNIT 31: Negligence 7 April UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities7 April UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities 14 April UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain14 April UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain 28 April UNIT 36: The Rise of the Lawyer’s Role in the 28 April UNIT 36: The Rise of the Lawyer’s Role in the

Modern WorldModern World 30 April UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the 30 April UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the

United StatesUnited States 5 May UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From 5 May UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From

the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia)the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia) 12 May REVISION12 May REVISION 19 May Written exam19 May Written exam 26 May Results 26 May Results

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/ Theoretical Background/or 1.2. Historical Background/ Theoretical Background/or

Problems addressedProblems addressed 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 the role of law in If the question is asked: ‘what is the role of law in

society?’ a common response would be ‘to society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links 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

Papers: P-O-W-E-RPapers: P-O-W-E-R

PProduce (something worth saying)roduce (something worth saying) OOrganizerganize WWriterite EEditdit RRefineefine

Paragraphing: exerciseParagraphing: exercise 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 writing C) Academic writing is a particular kind of writing

that can be recognised by its style.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 the E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writingspecific types of academic writing

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

1. Think of your audience 1. Think of your audience 2. Structure your presentation: 2. Structure your presentation: a) Start by saying what you are a) Start by saying what you are

going to talk aboutgoing to talk about b) Focus on the most important b) Focus on the most important

points with good illustrative points with good illustrative examplesexamples

c) Sum upc) Sum up

STRUCTURE: BEGINNINGSTRUCTURE: BEGINNING

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...’)

Structure: SummaryStructure: Summary

1) Beginning: start by saying what you 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”)what you’re going to tell them”)

2) Middle: most important points with 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell good illustrative examples (“Tell them”)them”)

3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”)you’ve told them”)

4) Invite questions4) Invite questions

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

CHECKLIST:CHECKLIST:PreparationPreparation

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

Consider what visual aids you will be Consider what visual aids you will be usingusing

Check the equipmentCheck the equipment

Power-pointPower-point

DO NOT put too much text on a slide DO NOT put too much text on a slide (no more than 6 lines)(no more than 6 lines)

Text large enough for everyone to Text large enough for everyone to seesee

Be careful about background colours Be careful about background colours and picturesand pictures

Points to rememberPoints to remember

1. Check and practise the 1. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult wordspronunciation of difficult words

2. Pay attention to your intonation2. Pay attention to your intonation 3. If possible, do not read (notes 3. If possible, do not read (notes

preferable to reading a full text)preferable to reading a full text) 4. Use visual aids, or write on the 4. Use visual aids, or write on the

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

(15 min for 3 presenters+5 min for (15 min for 3 presenters+5 min for discussion)discussion)

Team presentationsTeam presentations

Choose who will lead the Choose who will lead the presentationpresentation

Divide your topicsDivide your topics Rehearse how each person will hand Rehearse how each person will hand

over to the nextover to the next Identify what each person will be Identify what each person will be

doing while another is speakingdoing while another is speaking

K-I-S-SK-I-S-S

KeepKeep ItIt Short andShort and SimpleSimple

A few quotations…A few quotations…

Writing is the hardest way of earning Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators.wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) (Olin Miller)

It usually takes me more than three It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech.speech. (Mark Twain) (Mark Twain)

STUDENT-MENTORSSTUDENT-MENTORS

If your English is good enough, you If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues on a regular can help your colleagues on a regular basis (1 session a week)basis (1 session a week)

If you have problems with your If you have problems with your English, contact a student mentor at English, contact a student mentor at the beginning of the academic year the beginning of the academic year (web page)(web page)

Tempus reading roomTempus reading room

TMT 3 (basement)TMT 3 (basement) Opening hours: Monday – Friday Opening hours: Monday – Friday

10.00-14.00h10.00-14.00h

ELECTRONIC SOURCESELECTRONIC SOURCES

www.curia.eu.int (ECJ judgements) (ECJ judgements)www.hmso.gov.ukwww.hmso.gov.ukwww.parliament.ukwww.parliament.ukwww.lawreports.co.ukwww.lawreports.co.ukwww.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms and www.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms and

judgements)judgements)www.companieshouse.org.ukwww.companieshouse.org.ukwww.thelawyer.comwww.thelawyer.com

Electronic sourcesElectronic sources

www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute of www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies)Advanced Legal Studies)

www.venables.co.uk/legalwww.venables.co.uk/legal

www.balii.orgwww.balii.org

www.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council)www.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council)

www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The Law www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The Law Society)Society)

www.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htmwww.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htm