Programme «English for Law» 2011 Sydney juillet à décembre 2011

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1 Programme «English for Law» 2011 Sydney juillet à décembre 2011 Un programme créé pour l EFB par Australie Mag et UNSW Global Sydney

2 English for Law Program Schedule 18 July to 16 December, 2011 Each module comprises 100 hours of tuition, 5 20 hours per week. 18 July 19 August Module A: Legal Practitioners, Corporate Law, the Australian Legal System 22 August 23 September Module B Contract Law, Employment Law, the English Legal System 24 September- 9 October 2 week break 10 October 11 November Module C Sale of Goods, Real Property, Intellectual Property, Negotiable Instruments, the US Legal System 14 November 16 December Module D Competition Law, Secured Transactions, Debtor-Creditor, Public International Law

3 UNSW Institute of Languages Course Introduction English for Law EFL

4 English for Law EFL Introduction This course is designed for students with a high general English proficiency who want to develop the language skills needed for practice as a commercial lawyer in an English-speaking environment. Course Overview The skills covered include reading legal texts, listening to talks and conversations on legal topics, writing legal letters and memoranda, and legal discussions and roleplays. The excursions are to courts, Parliament and law schools. Course Goals To equip students with the language macro-skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) required to function effectively in a commercial law environment. To improve legal writing skills To provide students with an overview of common law legal systems and processes, and specifically those of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Assessment Your performance in the course will be formally assessed as follows: Class participation 5% (includes contributions in class, homework attendance) Mid Course Test 25% Speaking test 15% Written tasks 30% Final Exam 25% Specific Course Objectives LISTENING General Objectives To enable learners to understand the content and recognise the purpose of the different types of spoken genres in a legal context, such as job interviews, lawyer client 2

5 interviews, providing advice, informal discussions with colleagues, negotiations and seminars. Specific Objectives to understand the structure and staging of both conversations and formal presentations. to listen both for gist and specific information to distinguish between main points and minor details to recognise the function of discourse markers in the staging of spoken discourse to recognise and interpret the use of the cohesive devices of reference and conjunction to recognise the role played by intonation, stress, pausing, elision and other features of continuous spoken discourse to guess from context the meaning of unknown words to become familiar with the range of accents used by speakers of English Reading General Objectives To enable learners to process information in legal texts and to use such information in related tasks in their legal work. To extend legal vocabulary. Specific Objectives to recognise typical written legal genres to understand the author s purpose. to understand the underlying structure of a text to recognise the staging of a text and the role played by textual cohesion for this purpose to recognise the main points in a written text to analyse and evaluate ideas and arguments critically to develop and practice speed and efficiency in reading by through skills such as skimming and scanning to learn key legal vocabulary in a range of commercial practice areas. Speaking General Objectives 3

6 To enable learners to develop adequate speaking skills to practice commercial law. Specific Objectives to practice explaining various aspects of the learner s legal system. to practice explaining the meaning of a law to participate effectively in role-plays and small group discussions. to practise skills of summarising and paraphrasing information. to be familiar with conversation strategies and to practice such strategies as interrupting, agreeing, disagreeing, elaborating, challenging, and clarifying. to attain a successful level of pronunciation in English. General Objectives Writing To enable learners to develop adequate writing skills to practice commercial law. Specific Objectives to write letters and memoranda of advice. to practice standard phrases for opening and closing correspondence. to write informative memoranda. to develop the skills of paraphrasing and summarising to develop control of textual cohesion. to develop awareness of the appropriate level of formality in different types of writing. to introduce the concept of plagiarism and techniques for avoiding it to become familiar with the conventions of quoting, referencing and bibliography 4

7 Course Book Resources for your course: The following material will be useful for your ILEC course: 1. Course textbook: International Legal English Amy Krois Lindner and Translegal, Cambridge University Press An English/English dictionary Make sure that it contains enough grammatical information to show you how to use the work; you can understand the definitions; and, that it tells you how to pronounce the work Recommended (any of the following): Collins Cobuild Essential English dictionary Oxford Advanced Learner s Dictionary of Current English Cambridge International Dictionary of English Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. In order to learn the pronunciation of new words which you look up in the dictionary, you will need to be able to read phonetic symbols. If you cannot do this tell your teacher/coordinator, who may be able to arrange a lesson for your class. 3. A good basic law dictionary. Dictionary of Law (published by A&C Black) has clear definitions and phonetic pronunciation. Osborne s (UK) or Black s (US) are also popular. You should also be able to use online law dictionaries. 4. A grammar practice book. Recommended (either of these): Murphy, R. (1985). English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, U.K. Thompson, R.A. (1991). Sense and System in English Sentences, CR Press N.S.W. Australia. 5. A grammar reference book. Recommended (either of these): Leech, G and Svartvik, J. (1975). A Communicative Grammar of English, Longman U.K. Quirk, R. Greenbaum, S. Leech, G. Svartvik, J. AGrammar of Contemporary English. Longman U.K. 6. A usage book with common mistakes and difficulties in English. This will help you to write, and edit your writing. Recommended: Michael Swan s Practical English Usage; Collins Cobuild English Usage 5

8 English for Law - Curriculum Overview Module A: Legal Practitioners, Corporate Law, the Australian Legal System Wk Organising Principle Reading 1 Reading 2 Listening Writing Speaking Language/ Vocabulary Language/ grammar Test preparation 1 Practice of Law Bodies of Law Types of laws Legal education: A call to the Bar A lawyer s curriculum vitae Documents in court Lawyers Law firm structure Practice areas Law firm culture Student s CV Explaining what a law says Civil court systems Describing a law firm Types of courts Persons in court Legal Latin English Speech practice Unit 1 the ILEC test ILEC Reading strategies 1 2 Company Law: Company formation and management company law. Memorandum of association Limited liability partnership bill Corporate governance Company formation Forming a business in the UK A letter of advice Informal presentation: a type of company Key terms: roles in company management Text analysis: A letter of advice Language use: shall and may English Speech practice Unit 2 ILEC Listening strategies 1 3 Company Law: Capitalisation company capitalization Shareholders and supervisory boards New Legislation A rights issue Plain Language Summarising Paraphrasing and expressing opinions Key terms: shares 1: Contrasting information Text analysis: Understanding legalese 2: Common collocations (verb plus noun) English Speech practice Unit 3 ILEC Writing strategies 1 4 Company Law: fundamental changes in a company changes in companies Spin-offs The minutes of a meeting Shareholder rights Explaining legal aspects of an acquisition A checklist Standard phrases for opening and closing letters and s Presenting a spin-off Key terms: Opposing concepts in company law Text analysis: beginning a presentation 1: Explaining a procedure 2: Collocations English Speech practice Unit 4 ILEC Speaking strategies 1 5 The Australian legal system The Sources of Australian Law Ch 2, John Carvan, Understanding the Australian Legal System The Legal System Ch 4, Carvan, Understanding the Australian Legal System Angela Langton Australia s Political System Sample Question Carvan, p38 Discussion. Sources of Law and Political systems in student s countries Riley, Vocabulary for Law, p11 Nouns:politics Word Forms Thompson Chapter 1 English Speech practice Unit 5 Practice ILEC Test 1 C:\Documents and Settings\adelep\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UX08N3S6\Curriculum Overview revision English for law (2).doc

9 Module B Contract Law, Employment Law, the English Legal System Wk 1 Organising Principle Contracts: contract formation Reading 1 Reading 2 Listening Writing Speaking Language/ vocabulary contract formation A covenant E contracts Negotiating Contract negotiation An informative memo Paraphrasing clauses Role-play: negotiating an agreement Key terms: Defences to contract formation Text analysis: Understanding contracts 1: Giving emphasis Language/ grammar 2: Negotiating expressions 3: Adverbs English Speech practice Unit 6 Test Preparation the ILEC test ILEC Reading strategies II 2 Contracts: remedies contract remedies Liquidated damages Understanding contract clauses Types of breach A Danish remedy Remedies Follow-up correspondenc e to a client Presentation: contract remedies Initial interview with a client Key terms: Types of damages 1: Talking about court actions and rulings Text analysis: Initial interview with a client 2: Using repetition to aid understanding Unit 1 ILEC Listening strategies Part II 3 4 Contracts: assignment and thirdparty rights Employment Law contract assignation Understanding contract clauses employment law EU directives on employment Follow-up A closing argument Keeping informed A sex discrimination case Unfair dismissal Preparing a lawsuit and developing an argument A closing argument An employment tribunal claim Liability risks Memo giving advice Attachments and formality Advising on advantages and disadvantages in an Explaining third-party rights Emphatic stress Discussing and evaluating sources of information Agreeing and disagreeing Key terms: Contracts 1: Nouns ending in-or and ee 2: Verb + -ing form Text analysis: Persuasive writing and speaking Key terms: Employment 3: Phrases referring to evidence : Expressing an opinion, agreeing and disagreeing Unit 2 Unit 3 ILEC Writing strategies Part II ILEC Speaking strategies Part II 5 English Law The Sources of English Law Riley, English for Law Ch 2. part 1 Common Law Riley, English for Law Ch 2. part 2 Viewpoints in Law Unit 1 Viewpoints in Law Unit 1 writing Discussion: Comparison of Civil and Common Law Systems Techniques for inferring word meanings Riley EFL Ch 2 Pp Unit 4 Practice ILEC Test ll C:\Documents and Settings\adelep\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UX08N3S6\Curriculum Overview revision English for law (2).doc

10 Module C Sale of Goods, Real Property, Intellectual Property, Negotiable Instruments, the US Legal System Week Organising Principle Reading 1 Reading 2 Listening Writing Speaking Language/vocabulary Language/ grammar Test Preparation 1 Sale of Goods sale of goods legislation Retention of title Legal writing seminar on drafting clauses. A case brief A case brief A case brief Key terms: Sale of goods 1: Terms and conditions of sale Text analysis: A case brief 2: Talking about corresponding laws and institutions Unit 5 the ILEC test ILEC Reading strategies IIl 2 Real property law property law A law firm s practice areas Understanding a lease or tenancy agreement Case review Reference Easements Buying a house in Spain Describing a firm s practice areas Summarising and requesting Presentation: an aspect of real property law Case discussion Key terms: Parties referred to in real property law 1: contrasting ideas 2: Classifying and distinguishing types or categories 3: Giving a presentation structuring and signaling transitions Unit 6 ILEC Listening strategies Part IlI Intellectual Property Negotiable instruments US Law intellectual property The State Street case negotiable instruments Promissory note The US Legal System Part 1 Business method patents Trade-mark statutes Legislation governing electronic negotiable instruments The US Legal System Part 2 Training of junior lawyers Discussing issues copyright and fair use Drafting a promissory note Advice from a senior partner Viewpoints in Law Unit 2 Notes for a case brief Paraphrasing in plain language Summarising requirements Providing advice and making suggestions Viewpoints in Law Unit 2 writing Paraphrasing in plain language Phrases for discussions Describing the legal situation: usury Explaining ideas to a client Discussion: Comparison of UK, US and Australian Legal Systems Key terms: intellectual property Key terms: negotiable instruments Riley, Vocabulary for Law, p13-14 Adjectives Text analysis: discourse markers as sentence openers Language use: making suggestions and recommendati ons Connecting Clauses Thompson Chapter 3 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 ILEC Writing strategies Part IIl ILEC Speaking strategies Part III Practice ILEC Test lll C:\Documents and Settings\adelep\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UX08N3S6\Curriculum Overview revision English for law (2).doc

11 Module D Competition Law, Secured Transactions, Debtor-Creditor, Public International Law Wk Organising Principle Reading Reading 2 Listening Writing Speaking Language/Vocabulary Language/ Grammar Test preparation 1 2 Competition Law Secured Transactions competition law Anti-competitive activities and antitrust measures in the EU secured transactions A security agreement Seminar on revised legislation A high-profile antitrust case Report on changes in merger regulation Internal An unsettled area of the law Advising on competition law risks Merger control Creating a security interest Intellectual property in secured transactions Using passive constructions A proposal An informative A polite refusal Giving opinions: a competition law case Requesting and presenting information Key terms: anticompetitive activity. Text analysis: a proposal Key terms: Comparing and contrasting concepts 1: Anticipating events and planning contingencies Text analysis: Formality/Adverb-verb collocations Language use: Warning a client of risks 2: requesting information Unit 10 Unit 11 the ILEC test ILEC Reading strategies IV ILEC Listening strategies Part IV 3 Debtorcreditor debtorcreditor Statutes governing attachment A career as an insolvency practitioner Job opportunities in insolvency Making a case Protecting assets from judicial liens. A job interview A covering letter A thank-you note Discussing insolvency work A job interview Discussion on restructuring Key terms: Types of liens Text analysis: A covering letter Unit 12 ILEC Writing strategies Part IV Public International law Public International law Human Rights Riley, English for Law Ch 10. part 1 Use of Force and Espionage (Rainbow Warrior) Riley, English for Law Ch 11. part 1 Human Rights Riley EFL Ch 10. part 2 Use of Force and Espionage Riley, Ch 11 part2t War Crimes Trials Waters, P 79 John D Souza The Invasion of Iraq and International Law Paraphrasing and synthesizing. Waters, The UN s peacekeeping role, pp Summary Writing: Arguments for and against the legality of the invasion of Iraq Interaction of Human Rights Agreements and Domestic Law The Role and Power of the UN and International Law Word forms For legal terms Riley EFL Ch 10. part 2 Riley, Vocabulary for Law, p15-18 Verbs Language of Fact and Opinion Riley EFL Ch 10. part 2 Relative Clauses Thompson Chapter 7 Unit 13 Unit 14 ILEC Speaking strategies Part IV Practice ILEC Test lv C:\Documents and Settings\adelep\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UX08N3S6\Curriculum Overview revision English for law (2).doc

12 Sample English for Law Timetable Week 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week Theme Intellectual Property Reading/discussion: The State Street Case /Vocabulary and key terms General English Language/Grammar- Discourse analysis markers and openers Paraphrasing in plain language functional language for discussions Reading Business Methods, patents, trademark statutes IELC practice test skills and strategies Listening Training of Junior Lawyers copyright issues and fair use General English Contrastive stress+ speaking practice Writing Paraphrasing and taking notes for a case brief Language Work key terms Comparing and contrasting language Revision work Free Time = = = Access to Learning Library (LSU) is available Access to Learning Library (LSU) is available Sports: Tennis/Gym Access to Learning Library ( LSU) is available Beach trip Sample Advanced Business English Level Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Theme - Change Coursebook work Business Result Discussing work practices/ working with words Coursebook work- Giving a formal presentation key expressions Grammar work advanced tense use + modifiers Practice work Media Studies news and discussion of current events Case Study group work Planning Office Space Project work Making a Commercial Language Lab Listening to a meeting and responding Guest Presenter Leadership Challenges Presentations Students present a topic individually or in pairs Review of week Free Time Access to Learning Library (LSU) is available Business Excursion The Stock Exchange Sports: Tennis/Gym Access to Learning Library ( LSU) is available Beach trip

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