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Legal English I
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Legal English I
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Anno accademico 2015/2016
- Codice dell'attività didattica
- GIU0627
- Docente
- Prof. Giovanni Messina (Titolare del corso)
- Corso di studi
- Laurea magistrale in Studi giuridici europei (D.M. 270/2004) [f004-c503]
- Anno
- 1° anno
- Tipologia
- Caratterizzante
- Crediti/Valenza
- 3
- SSD dell'attività didattica
- L-LIN/12 - lingua e traduzione - lingua inglese
- Modalità di erogazione
- Tradizionale
- Lingua di insegnamento
- Inglese
- Modalità di frequenza
- Facoltativa
- Tipologia d'esame
- Orale
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Sommario insegnamento
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Obiettivi formativi
The main aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of aspects of legal systems in English speaking countries (mainly the British Isles) and the relative language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) for general and specific (legal/political) purposes.
The aims of the course are not simply to focus on passing exams but on building on the students’ knowledge and skills.
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Risultati dell'apprendimento attesi
At the exam, students will be expected to demonstrate language skills at least at a B2+/C1 (CEFR) level and a thorough knowledge of the legal aspects in addition to an understanding of the legal systems in English speaking countries
Equal weight will be given to the legal and linguistic aspects.
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Modalità di insegnamento
Student-centred approach and participation (collaboratively group work, task-based learning, oral presentations; discussion workshops).
The 20 hour course will be in English.
Full participation is expected as is a certain amount of self-study (assignments).
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Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento
The test is based on an oral presentation of the topics delat with during the lessons.
Students are evaluated on all languistic aspects of their presentation at a B2+/C1 level:
- knowledge of the topics (refer to the syllabus);
- grammar;
- vocabulary (General English and Legal English);
- pronunciation;
- intonation, fluency;
- coherence and cohesion.An "Assessment Grid" will be provided during the first meeting so that students can practise for theur final oral exam and improve their performance. Different weight will be given to the above aspects.
The exam is the same for both attending and non-attending students.
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Attività di supporto
Printed and pdf hand-outs and slides will be provided during the classes and on the e.learning platform (http://elearning.moodle2.unito.it/giurisprudenza/course/view.php?id=126). A password is needed to download the material.
Students will provided with advice about how to further improve their language skills to meet the course requirements.
Students will be assisted via meetings and via email contact (no replies will be sent to students who send unsigned emails or who ask for general information about the course and/or exam which can be found on-line).
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Programma
The course, for students who should already be at a B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]) of English, will be divided into three parts.
Part 1 (introductory part) will focus on revising/consolidating English grammar in relation to legal texts (punctuation, verbs and phrasal verbs, sentence structures, gender-neutral pronouns and adjectives, etc);
Part 2 will focus on legal English terminology; brief history of Legal English; difficulties involved in translating legal terms; types of legal texts; the Plain Language Movement; how to build a good legal vocabulary.
Part 3 (main part) - In this part of the course specific laws and cases will be discussed also focusing on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills and strategies. It will involve more active student participation (pair and group work) and applications of language skills using a range of general and specific legal texts in (inter)national legal and political contexts:
- The Language of the English legal system, its courts and the legal profession, the British Constitution; Case study: The Hunting Ban.
Testi consigliati e bibliografia
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M. Gigliola di Renzo Villata (a cura di), Legal English (2 Ed), CEDAM, Padova, 2011
A. Riley e P. Sours, Legal English and the Common Law-Legal Grammar Handbook, CEDAM, Padova, 2008
Other bibliographical references (including grammar and exercise books and on-line material) will be given during lessons.
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Note
Students who want to attend 'Legal English I' are expected to follow the first 6-7 lessons starting from Tuesday 20th October 2015 (from 3 to 5 p.m.)
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