Course title

Introduction to Legal English 2

Responsible person
CARPENTER Keithto enter grades
Numbering CodeJ2ML600

Day・Period, etc. Tues5(対面)

開講区分

単位数

2nd semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code3J378

Lesson topic
This course will be at an introductory level for those wishing to develop the four (speaking, listening, writingand reading) English language skills in relation to legal subjects. The language covered will include both academic
language (used by those studying law) and professional language (used by lawyers).

Lesson target
By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:
1. listen to and understand both native and non-native speakers' of English talking about legal matters insituations such discussions and lectures/presentations;
2. speak about legal matters in a variety of situations such as negotiating a settlement, explaining different
methods of resolving a dispute;
3. read and understand legal texts such as statutes, case reports, legal correspondence;
4. write letters of application and emails/memoranda of advice

Syllabus and plan
The lectures are expected to be conducted with students attending in the classroom. In the event that the infectionlevels of the covid virus deteriorate and classes are required to be given online, details will be provided on
BEEF+. Depending on the circumstances, possible changes may be required.
There will be a total of 15 lectures. The following gives an indication of the topics to be covered by thelectures. Numbers of lectures for each topic and the order might be changed.
Lectures1-4: Commercial law
Lectures 4-8: Litigation & arbitration
Lectures 8-10: Employment dispute case study
Lectures 10-12: International lawLectures 12-15: Comparative law
The course instructor is a native English qualified lawyer and has over 20 years' professional experience ofworking in an international legal environment.

Evaluation method
Students will be assessed as follows:
50%:
30%:
20%:

level of active performance during lectures
written homework
final exam

Evaluation baseline
50%: by the level of their active participation and performance during lectures: this will include the extent ofattendance of classes and will be especially focused on understanding (listening) and expression (speaking) ability
during class activities.
30%: by written homework: there will be three written assignments set during the term, each carrying 10% andcovering grammar, technical vocabulary, structure and format.
20%: final exam which will cover all the material covered during the semester.

Notice (include info. on related class)Participating in this course will help develop appropriate skills for students who are considering studying at aforeign university under an exchange programme. It will also be useful for an international internship.
Exchange students can attend this course.
This course is recommended for students who wish to progress to the Advanced Legal English course.

Review and preparation
Students will be required to do some reading of the textbook in preparation for lectures and to do written andreview work as homework after lectures.
Kobe University requires 45 hours of study from students to award one credit, including both in-class instructions
as well as study outside classes.
Students are required to prepare for each class and complete the review after each class, depending on therespective class goals.

Office hour・Contact information
Contact can be made by email to: keith@people.kobe-u.ac.jp
There will also be time to ask questions at the beginning or end of classes.

Message for student
Students must bring their laptop to every class.

Improvemenets in Teaching

Text
Information about the textbook will be given at the first lecture. It will not be necessary to havefor the first lecture.
Reference Material
Please see above
Classroom Language
EnglishThe lectures will be conducted in English

Keywords
International legal English communication
LaptopExchange student (Special auditing student)
Term paper
A faculty member with professional experience

the textbook