Course title

Advanced Legal English 2Teacher(s)CARPENTER Keith

Numbering CodeDay・PeriodThurs3

開講区分単位数

2nd semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code3J379

Lesson topic
This course is the second part of a two semester course the aim of which is to develop high level technical skills
required in international legal work in a business environment.
The focus will primarily be on reading skills but there will also be some discussion during classes and writing
assignments to be completed outside classes.
The course is aimed at students who already have a reasonably advanced level of general English ability.
Lesson target
By the end of the course, students
1. should be able to fully understand straightforward formal legal documents and substantially understand more
complex formal legal documents
2. explain in writing the meaning of straightforward legal texts
3.
should have acquired a sufficient amount of legal terminology and understanding of legal concepts so that they
can function in a professional legal environment of an international business organisation

Syllabus and plan
The lectures are expected to be conducted with students attending in the classroom. However, it is also possiblethat some students, who are outside Japan and are awaiting a visa to enter Japan, will attend on-line, as well asthat the university and/or the faculty decide(s) to make all or a part of the classes on-line due to the epidemic
etc.
The following are the topics to be covered and approximate timetable which, depending on rate of progress and otherfactors, may be changed:
L1 Introduction
L1-5 Banking & finance
L6-8 Contracts (international trade & trade finance)
L9-11 Company law
L11-13 Intellectual property
L13 Employment law
L14 Real estate & wills
L15 Review and wrap-up
Evaluation method
Students will be assessed:
30% written assignments
15% in-class performance
55% final exam

Evaluation baseline
Written assignments will be assessed on ability to achieve the set objective of the written assignment including
accuracy of vocabulary and grammar.
Class performance will be assessed on class participation, with particular focus on level of understanding andinterest shown on specific points as well as contributions to class discussions.
The final exam will test students' knowledge of the terminology and concepts covered during the course.

Notice (include info. on related class)
Exchange students can attend this course.
Participating in the course will help prepare students wanting to take the TOLES legal English certification
exam. Students intending to take this exam can receive extra support and training outside the scheduled classes.

Review and preparation
Students will be required to do significant amounts of reading and some written work outside the classroom, withclassroom time used primarily for review activities.
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
An upper-intermediate level of general English ability is required to complete this course successfully. If astudent is unsure about her/his ability, it is recommended that s/he attends the first class and discusses with thecourse instructor at the end.
Students must bring their laptop to every class.

Improvemenets in Teaching

Text
Students will need to buy their own copy of the textbook but it will not be necessary to have the textbook for the
first class at which the purchasing procedure will be explained. Other materials will be distributed online.
Textbook: Lawyer's English Language Coursebook by Catherine Mason: published by Global Legal English Ltd.
Reference Material
Please see above
Classroom Language
EnglishKeywords
International lawyer legal work
LaptopExchange student (Special auditing student)
Term Paper