Legal English
Course content
This course is designed to improve the written and spoken English of law students. The instructors will provide detailed strategies for developing productive work habits as law students and future lawyers writing in English. Among other areas, the course will cover how to write an exam in law school and how to write a research assignment in English, such as a BA or an MA thesis or an internship report.
The course will outline techniques for increasing students’
vocabulary and fixing their grammar. Students will learn how to
avoid common mistakes of non-native speakers and how to use their
knowledge of other languages as a platform for excellent English
writing. Students will practice public speaking and learn
techniques for improving their presentation skills.
Students who have participated in eight out of ten lessons will be accredited on their transcripts with having attended the course.
Bachelor Students and Master Level
Students can expect a significant improvement in their ability to write and to present in English. Comprehension while reading or listening is also expected to improve. Most importantly, the course provides a detailed blueprint for how non-native speakers can continuously enhance their mastery of the English language.
Participants are expected to attend classes and to join the discussion in class. Additionally, participants are encouraged to give short presentations to the group and to send samples of their writing to the instructor for detailed comments and feedback.
The course will follow the textbook: Dothan, S., 2023. How to Master English as a Multilingual. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Non-credit-giving course of 20 hours
- Category
- Hours
- Seminar
- 20
- English
- 20
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- JJUA54019U
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
Bachelor choiceFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
-
1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn And Spring
- Schedulegroup
-
Please see schedule for teaching hours
- Studyboard
- Law
Contracting department
- Law
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Law
Course Coordinator
- Shai Dothan (11-756a636b306671766a6370426c7774306d7730666d)
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